Could a heatwave make World Cup matches 'unsafe' this week?
Temperatures are expected to soar across parts of the US and Canada this week which could bring significant health impacts to some World Cup matches.
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Temperatures are expected to soar across parts of the US and Canada this week which could bring significant health impacts to some World Cup matches.
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