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Houston fans cheer for U.S. World Cup team despite heat advisory
By Michael Adkison at Houston Public Media
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Hundreds of fans visited the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown to cheer for the U.S. men’s soccer team on Friday. Many of them were seen strutting through misters, fanning themselves, and sitting in the sun.
Key takeaway Many of them were seen strutting through misters, fanning themselves, and sitting in the sun.
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Category: events ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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