Rain sends Germany and Curacao fans on pre-match hunt for umbrellas and beer (opens original article in a new tab)

An early storm in Houston soaked Germany and Curacao fans before their World Cup match, leading to a rush for rain gear and beer as they prepared for the game.

• An early storm soaked fans arriving for the World Cup opener in Houston.
• Fans scrambled for umbrellas, rain gear, and beer as the storm caught them unprepared.
• Some fans prioritized finding beer over rain protection due to delayed stadium sales.