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World Cup Fans Endure Intense Heat Dome on US East Coast

Fans at the World Cup in New York New Jersey stadium face soaring 38C heat due to a US east coast heat dome, with Fifa adding hydration breaks for players.

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Crowd watching a soccer game on a large screen outdoors in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Heat Dome Impacts World Cup Fans on US East Coast

As a "heat dome" spreads across the US east coast, fans are attending World Cup matches amid record-breaking temperatures.

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Temperatures in parts of the north-east have reached as high as 38C. In response, Fifa has implemented hydration breaks during matches to allow players to cool down.

The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke with fans at the New York New Jersey stadium, the site of the finals, which notably lacks air conditioning. Despite the heatwave, supporters are enduring the conditions to cheer on their teams.

This article was sourced from bbc

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