Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate

Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate

The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host cities prepared for matches, cultural events, an influx of fans and the international spotlight.
Thousands of delirious Mexico supporters rejoiced at the official FIFA Fan Festival

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