"The greatest sporting spectacle on Earth is descending on the technological capital of the world, bringing with it all the pageantry, passion, and soul-crushing traffic jams on Highway 101 that one can withstand. Last time the men's tournament was in the U.S., in 1994, eventual champion Brazil played three games at Stanford Stadium. This time, however, the World Cup does not appear to be bringing the world's best teams to the Bay this time around."
"And yet, amid the infinite possibilities, the Bay Area managed to snag three Groups of Death. Not because of the elite competition on the pitch. No, it was a death blow to the local economy. Here is the projected and I stress, projected menu for the Bay Area's turn on the global stage: June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland June 16: Austria vs. Jordan June 19: (The survivor of Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo) vs. Paraguay June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria"
FIFA assigned multiple World Cup matches to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, placing games in Groups B, D, and J. The projected slate lists Qatar vs. Switzerland, Austria vs. Jordan, the survivor of Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo versus Paraguay, Jordan vs. Algeria, and Paraguay vs. Australia. Several kickoffs are scheduled for midday in the Santa Clara sun. The draw produced three so-called Groups of Death despite a lack of elite teams, raising concerns about ticket demand. The Bay Area faces probable Highway 101 congestion and limited economic gains from lower-profile matches.
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