Mexico fans fill FIFA Fan Festival Dallas as England advances to World Cup Quarterfinals

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Mexico supporters packed Fair Park on Sunday, filling the FIFA Fan Festival Dallas main stage viewing area to capacity after organizers reopened the venue following a weather delay caused by lightning and thunderstorms.FIFA Fan Festival Dallas delay overThe FIFA Fan Festival temporarily suspended entry Sunday afternoon as lightning moved into the Dallas area. Dallas police officers and festival officials asked people waiting outside to return to their vehicles while those already inside the venue sheltered in place.Mexico fans pack the Main StageAfter about an hour, organizers reopened the gates around 5:15 p.m., and crowds of fans, many wearing Mexico national team jerseys, streamed into the FIFA Fan Fest ahead of the start of Mexico's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against England.As kickoff approached, organizers announced the main stage viewing area had reached capacity. Fans were encouraged to watch the match from additional viewing areas throughout Fair Park.Mexico fans brought

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