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The inaugural Houston match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup came amid a flood watch. The stadium’s retractable roof was closed for Germany's 7-1 win against Curaçao, but many fans were drenched on the way in.
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The inaugural Houston match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup came amid a flood watch. The stadium’s retractable roof was closed for Germany's 7-1 win against Curaçao, but many fans were drenched on the way in.
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