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Heat and humidity make World Cup quarterfinal challenge for Norway, England even tougher
By Gracie Fisher, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Carla Gregory was fighting the heat even before watching the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway on Saturday.She carried cold water in one hand. She had an unfolded fan in the other, flapping it with hopes of creating her own little breeze. And the elements seemed to be winning; no ...
Key takeaway "I can’t imagine playing 90 minutes in it,” said Gregory, who came to the U.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents watching the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway can likely relate to the sweltering heat and humidity that made the match a challenge for both teams. With summer temperatures often reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the city, locals are no strangers to finding ways to stay cool. The England fan's use of a fan and cold water to combat the heat is a familiar scene in San Antonio, where residents often employ similar tactics to beat the heat during outdoor events. The fact that both teams had to adjust their training and preparation to account for the extreme weather conditions is also relevant to San Antonio, where athletes and outdoor enthusiasts must take similar precautions to stay safe and perform at their best in the hot summer months.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Carla Gregory was fighting the heat even before watching the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway on Saturday.She carried cold water in one hand. She had an unfolded fan in the other, flapping it with hopes of creating her own little breeze. And the elements seemed to be winning; no ...
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