Miami welcomes World Cup fans with 107-degree heat index

While the vibes might be high ahead of tonight's game, so will the temperature.
By Alex DeLuca at Miami New Times · · 1 min read

While the vibes might be high ahead of tonight's game, so will the temperature.
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