The Houston Stadium is the home ground of Texans' NFL team although the name has been changed for the tournament from NRG Stadium Credit: RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP

Houston is turning the Texans’ NFL stadium into a natural-grass field, shielding its streets from punishing heat and preparing its transit police force to respond in 50 languages during the World Cup.

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