Sports SummaryBrief at 2:25 p.m. EDT
The weather warning sets the context for an Atlanta World Cup match played under extreme conditions. An extreme heat warning remained in effect from 10 a.m. EDT to 8 p.m. EDT Saturday for all of southern New England except the Cape and Islands. Forecast conditions call for heat index values of 98 to 115, with the worst heat and humidity expected on Thursday and Friday, and little overnight relief. The alert highlights that heat-related illnesses can increase significantly during prolonged, dangerous heatwaves. In sports, Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to send England into the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kane equalized after Brian Cipenga’s surprising halftime lead, then scored the winner in the 86th minute. England next faces co-host Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday.





