World Cup party underway begins, but lightning forces evacuation of Toronto fan fest

The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as Canadian host cities prepared for matches, cultural events, an influx of fans and the international spotlight.
But the weather put a dampener on the party in Toronto, where the

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World Cup party underway begins, but lightning forces evacuation of Toronto fan fest

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