PHOTOS: England, Congo fans brave heat for World Cup

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PHOTOS: England, Congo fans brave heat for World Cup

Congo and England fans were inside and outside Atlanta Stadium for World Cup play on Wednesday. Fans at FIFA Fan Fest had to contend with temperatures in the 90s.

Congo fan reacts to the end of the World Cup game between Congo and England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

England fan Robert Allingham, left, celebrates a goal for England during the second half of the World Cup game against Congo at FIFA Fan Fest, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Congo fan Michelle Senga reacts to the end of the World Cup game between Congo and England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

England fan Tyron Barron celebrates a goal for England during the second half of the World Cup game against Congo at FIFA Fan Fest, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Congo fans react in the final seconds of the game at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans celebrate their win at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game is being played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Congo fans react after they are down a goal at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans react to their second goal at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans celebrate scoring a first goal during the second half of the World Cup game against Congo at FIFA Fan Fest, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Archie Clements, 6, cools off at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Mallory Hatmaker (center), dressed as the Statue of Liberty, watches the screen at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A group of friends watches the game at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A fan wears an America jersey at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta in the second half of the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. England won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fan Bill Mann, left, celebrates a goal for England with a Congo fan during the second half of the World Cup game against Congo at FIFA Fan Fest, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

England fans celebrate scoring a first goal during the second half of the World Cup game against Congo at FIFA Fan Fest, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

A person at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta covers themself with a Coca-Cola flag, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Terry Goetrz fights the heat at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta by sitting under an umbrella, July 1, 2026.(Estela Muñoz/AJC)

A young girl fights the heat at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta by using a portable fan, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Congo fan Michelle Senga, front, cheers on the Congo during the first half of the World Cup game against England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

England fan Dina Ashenafi reacts to a play by England during the first half of the World Cup game against Congo at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Congo fan reacts to a play by Congo against England during the first half of the World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Congo fans react at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Davis Hatmaker, wearing American patriotic clothing and rooting for Congo, reacts at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans react at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Congo fans cheer after their team scores an early goal at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Congo fans cheer after their team scores an early goal at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was being played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Congo fans cheer after their team scores an early goal at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game is being played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

An England fan reacts at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Congo fans celebrate a goal against England during the first half of the World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

England fan Bill Mann sings the national anthem ahead of the World Cup game against England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Kids play soccer at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta before the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

People exit the SEC Marta station in Atlanta ahead of England vs Congo World Cup game on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

People use umbrellas to escape the heat at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta before the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Kids play soccer at Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta before the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game on July 1, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) for the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans chant songs at The Irish Exit before the England versus Democratic Republic of Congo FIFA World Cup game in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Credit: Estela Muñoz/AJC

Congo fan reacts to the end of the World Cup game between Congo and England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

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