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FIFA could abandon 3-team groups for 2026 World Cup

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Dale JohnsonGeneral Editor, ESPN FC

Arsene Wenger, FIFA's chief of global football, says a final decision has not yet been made on the format for the 2026 World Cup, which is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.The 2022 World Cup saw great drama as the group stage climaxed with all four teams played simultaneously, but with the final tournament being expanded from 32 to 48 teams FIFA has to find a new system.

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2 months ago

East Bay (California)

49ers vs. Lions: Here's what you need to know about getting to and watching Sunday's NFC Championship Game

The San Francisco 49ers have secured their spot in the NFC Championship Game for the third consecutive year.

The game against the Detroit Lions will be held on Sunday at Levi's Stadium, with the 49ers expecting a packed house. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

2 months ago

A No. 1 pick vs. Mr. Irrelevant: The Lions-49ers NFC Championship matchup by the numbers

The San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions are set to face off in the NFC Championship Game for a chance to go to Super Bowl 58.

The 49ers have home-field advantage in the game at Levi's Stadium. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

3 months ago

49ers Notebook: Jared Goff returns to the Bay; Why Brock Purdy yelled at Ray-Ray McCloud; Jauan Jennings throwing people out of the club; Will Zach Ertz play? Has Goff improved?

Goff, who grew up cheering for the 49ers, will be playing in a homecoming game at Levi's Stadium.

Goff has a 3-6 record against the 49ers in his career, playing for the Rams before being traded to the Lions. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

3 months ago

7 49ers backups who could get big opportunity in Week 18

The San Francisco 49ers have secured the #1 seed in the NFC for the 10th time in franchise history.

The 49ers' game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18 will be played on Sunday, January 7, with kickoff scheduled for 1:25 PT at Levi's Stadium. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Bay Area officially picked to host Super Bowl 60

EAGAN, Minn.-- The Super Bowl will return to the Bay Area in 2026 at the home of the San Francisco 49ers, following a vote of approval by NFL owners on Monday at their spring meetings.This will be the third time for the big game in the Bay Area.Levi's Stadium, which opened in Santa Clara, California, in 2014, hosted Super Bowl 50 when Denver beat Carolina.

ESPN.com

49ers: 'Way outside chance' of Garoppolo return

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Wednesday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not need surgery on his broken left foot and will have a much shorter rehabilitation than was feared after Garoppolo suffered the injury on Sunday.

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Miami's Tua Tagovailoa, Trent Sherfield hook up on 75-yard TD

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- On the first play from scrimmage Sunday, the Miami Dolphins set the tone against the San Francisco 49ers.Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa found wide receiver Trent Sherfield on a 10-yard slant route.Sherfield, making his return to Levi's Stadium after spending last season with the 49ers, then ran the remaining 65 yards untouched for a 75-yard touchdown.

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Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

49ers' Levi's Stadium to host Super Bowl LX, NFL announces

The 60th version of the NFL's title game will be played in the San Francisco Bay Area.As the league announced on Monday, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara - home of the San Francisco 49ers - will host Super Bowl LX in February 2026.The decision to bring the game back to California was voted on during the NFL ownership meetings in Minneapolis.

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New England Patriots

Pats Pulpit Picks: What are the best bets and picks for Monday Night Football?

To close out Week 4 we have a matchup between the Los Angeles Rams (+2) and the San Francisco 49ers (-2).This prime time game will be played at Levi's Stadium, giving the 49ers home field advantage.

FanSided

National Football League

Where is Super Bowl 60 being played? Location, venue, etc.

Here's everything you need to know about Super Bowl 60, including the location, venue, and more.Super Bowl 60 (Super Bowl LX) won't be played for three more seasons, but details of the expected venue have come to light.The next two Super Bowls already have finalized locations: Super Bowl LVIII will be held in Las Vegas on February 11, 2024, broadcast by CBS.

Los Angeles Times

Real Madrid and AC Milan among European teams touring SoCal this summer

(Jose Breton / Associated Press)

Champions League semifinalists Real Madrid and AC Milan will face off July 23 at the Rose Bowl in the first of three Southern California summer friendlies featuring five of Europe's biggest soccer clubs.The second game will see La Liga leader Barcelona play Arsenal at SoFi Stadium on July 26 while Italian rivals Juventus and Milan will meet July 27 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Los Angeles Times

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy apologizes to camera operator for postgame incident

A camera operator says Mike McCartney did not shove him out of the way Sunday night following the Dallas Cowboys' season-ending loss to the San Francisco 49ers, even though a widely circulated photo appeared to show the Cowboys coach doing just that."I can see how the photo appeared like he pushed me but it was more of a hand to the lens," Noah Bullard, a photojournalist for NBC 5 Sports in Dallas-Fort Worth, tweeted late Sunday night.

Los Angeles Times

News Analysis: Here's how the 49ers outdid the Rams in trading for Christian McCaffrey

The Carolina Panthers on Thursday traded running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers, who beat out the Rams and other teams for the versatile star.

Los Angeles Times

Hernandez: Sean McVay's once-formidable offense has transformed into a predictable mess

The second-quarter play call was about as telling as any statistic, a quarterback keeper on second and three.

ESPN.com

Real Madrid

Mexico to face Cameroon in tune-up for U.S.

Mexico has scheduled a friendly against Cameroon on June 10 at San Diego's SnapDragon Stadium -- El Tri's first match in the venue that opened in August of 2022.Ahead of a busy summer that includes the CONCACAF Nations League finals and the 2023 Gold Cup, the friendly vs. Cameroon will serve as a final preparation for Mexico and new manager Diego Cocca.

San Jose Spotlight

49ers bid for Bay Area to host 2026 Super Bowl - San Jose Spotlight

The 49ers want another run at hosting the Super Bowl less than a decade after bringing the championship game to Santa Clara.San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York said the team is hoping to host the 2026 Super Bowl at the NFL annual meeting Tuesday.This would mark a decade after Levi's Stadium first hosted the 2016 Super Bowl.

San Jose Spotlight

World Cup a win for downtown San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

The United States soccer team may have tied England at the World Cup's Friday match, but the game was a win for San Jose regardless of the results.World Cup watch parties-organized by the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team, local businesses and the San Jose Downtown Association -have activated San Pedro Square in a way the city hasn't seen since the pandemic's start.

Streetsblog San Francisco

This Week: SFBC Board, 16th Street, Golden Wheels

Here is a list of events this week.

Tuesday San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting.All members are invited to join via Zoom or phone.

The Mercury News

Silicon Valley food

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands with new Santa Clara, San Jose locations

The Bay Area-born Mountain Mike's Pizza group - which boasts close to 270 locations, including more than 100 in California - now has two more in the Bay Area.And another on the way.The newest have opened at Santa Clara Square and San Jose's River Oaks Plaza.Both offer patio seating and lunchtime pizza-and-salad buffets.

The Mercury News

Silicon Valley food

Chef-owner Curtis 'The Chairman' Lam dishes on the S.F. 49ers, halftime buns and fantasy 'footbao'

They're scrumptious, they're easy to eat in the stands - and they're even shaped like little footballs.

We're talking about bao, the pillowy steamed buns folded over savory fillings.

The Mercury News

Silicon Valley food

49ers fans: 10 fantastic food vendors for the 2022-23 Levi's Stadium season

The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi's Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to offer craveable culinary experiences for those devoted Niner fans.

FanSided

National Football League

Mike McCarthy apologizes for stiff arming photographer in the face

A photographer who was shoved by Mike McCarthy after the Dallas Cowboys' Divisional Round loss informed Twitter that the head coach apologized.The Dallas Cowboys once again suffered another frustrating playoff loss, and it prevented them from reaching the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1995 season.

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San Francisco 49ers beat Dallas Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) celebrates after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 in a NFC divisional round game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.Kyle Terada (USA TODAY Sports) Christian McCaffrey scored on a go-ahead 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco's defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

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Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers: 4 top player props for Divisional Round | amNewYork

Two storied franchises face off in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs when the Dallas Cowboys travel to San Francisco to take on the 49ers.We break down our top player props from the showdown.Dallas Cowboys (12-5) @ San Francisco 49ers (13-4)
Game Details:

Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA

Time: Sunday, January 22nd at 6:30 p.m. ET

Channel: FOX

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If you want to read the full game preview, we covered it here.

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

Ex-Patriots kicker Tristan Vizcaino reportedly set to join Cowboys' practice squad ahead of divisional round

The Dallas Cowboys intend to sign former New England Patriots kicker Tristan Vizcaino to the practice squad, according to a report Wednesday from NFL Media's Tom Pelissero.Vizcaino, 26, was not among the dozen players signed to futures contracts with New England at the conclusion of the regular season.

Los Angeles Times

With Rams' season going in reverse, Sean McVay isn't hitting panic button - yet

It was supposed to be the start of the Rams ' second-half sprint.Coming off a win and an open date, they were confident.With several starters returning from injuries, they were stronger.The defending Super Bowl champions appeared poised to finally make good on their proclamation to run it back.But the Rams are undeniably running in reverse.

Los Angeles Times

Man files police report after Rams' Bobby Wagner tackled him on 49ers' field

Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner said he was just trying to help when he tackled a man who ran onto the field with a smoke bomb during a "Monday Night Football" game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

Inside the 49ers

49ers Mailbag: Are the Cowboys better than last year?

The 49ers are set to square off against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon at Levi's Stadium.It is no surprise that this week's mailbag was full of questions about the Wild Card win over Seattle and the upcoming matchup with Dallas.Frank Guzman, @fguz78 - "Nick Bosa had zero recorded QB pressures against Seattle.

The Mercury News

49ers' Nick Bosa, Mike McGlinchey tip hats to retiring J.J. Watt

SANTA CLARA - It was a steamy morning in Houston on Aug. 15, 2018, when Mike McGlinchey got his self-described "Welcome to the NFL" moment.The rookie first-round pick lined up opposite J.J. Watt, and "he flat-backed me," McGlinchey recalled of that one-on-one drill at a 49ers-Texans scrimmage.

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Washington Redskins

Commanders matchup against the 49ers has immense magnitude

Following a loss that saw their playoff odds drop by over 40%, the Washington Commanders' Christmas Eve matchup in Northern California has increased importance.Currently, Washington holds a slim half-game lead over the Lions for the final wild-card spot.The Lions' schedule is fairly favorable to end the season playing three teams - the Panthers, Bears, and Packers - with losing records.

Los Angeles Times

Talanoa Hufanga provides nightmare fuel for Rams with game-changing pick-six

Yet another Hollywood remake - the San Francisco 49ers won again - but this time it was a different leading man who took down the Rams.

East Bay Times

49ers' Garoppolo manages just fine in win over Rams

SANTA CLARA - There's nothing wrong with being a game manager if it means being a consistent winner over a long-term rival.

East Bay Times

Kurtenbach: Jimmy Garoppolo is the 49ers' starter again. But which Jimmy G will be at the helm?

Fans, coaches, and players know Jimmy Garoppolo.

Riggo's Rag

Washington Redskins

Deebo Samuel injury is (unfortunately) huge news for the Commanders

All eyes are on the Washington Commanders' Week 15 clash against the New York Giants.In two weeks, though, they'll lock horns with a future first-round playoff matchup in the Brock Purdy-led 49ers.Luckily for Washington, the soaring Niners could be without Deebo Samuel for the Christmas Eve showdown.

Sun Sentinel

Instant Analysis: San Francisco 49ers 33, Miami Dolphins 17

Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Miami Dolphins' loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday:
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist The Dolphins faced their first heavyweight since September and went down like Frazier.Tua Tagovailoa made more mistakes and missed throws than all season.

Sun Sentinel

Don't count out Terron Armstead for Dolphins at 49ers, but Austin Jackson won't play

MIAMI GARDENS - Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is ready to rule out one offensive tackle for Sunday's game at the San Francisco 49ers but not the other.McDaniel said right tackle Austin Jackson won't play, but he is leaving open the possibility of three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead playing through his pectoral strain at Levi's Stadium.

Sun Sentinel

How much can Dolphins pull from stunning 2020 upset of 49ers in upcoming matchup?

MIAMI GARDENS - Ahead of the Miami Dolphins' matchup with the San Francisco 49ers this week, much is being made of the familiarity the two head coaches have with each other, specifically their offenses.And Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel certainly has a level of familiarity with the 49ers defense led by coordinator DeMeco Ryans, which goes both ways with Ryans probably prepared for a lot of what McDaniel has up his sleeve.

Sun Sentinel

Chris Perkins: Five things to watch for in Dolphins-49ers game

The Miami Dolphins (8-3) visit the San Francisco 49ers (7-4) at 4 p.m. Sunday at Levi's Stadium; here are five things to watch for in the game:
We don't yet know who will play left tackle for the Dolphins after starter Terron Armstead sustained a pectoral injury last week against Houston.It could be Brandon Shell or it could be Greg Little.

Sun Sentinel

Who has the edge? Dolphins (8-3) at 49ers (7-4), as the road gets tougher

Here's a look at how the Miami Dolphins (8-3) and San Francisco 49ers (7-4) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday's Week 13 game at Levi's Stadium (4:05 p.m., Fox):
When the Dolphins run: As the Dolphins get set to go against the NFL's top-ranked run defense, they are coming off a discouraging game on the ground against the league's worst run defense, the Texans.

Los Angeles Times

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers matchups, start time, how to watch and prediction

When Rams have the ball: The Rams' offense remains in search of a breakthrough performance.

Bleacher Report

49ers' 'Championship Defense' Praised by NFL Twitter During Shutout Win Over Saints

Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints 13-0 on Sunday at Levi's Stadium to improve to 7-4 on the season, and while quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo put together a respectable game, it was the team's defense that shined.Garoppolo completed 26 of 37 passes for 222 yards and one touchdown, doing just enough on offense to help San Francisco compete for the win.

Los Angeles Times

49ers on Rams: 'It's the Cooper Kupp show, like no matter how you try to slice it up'

He is not noted as a receiver who simply blows past defenders on his way to the end zone.

Los Angeles Times

No Matthew Stafford TD? A Cooper Kupp rushing TD? Rams win a weird one vs. Cardinals

In the immediate aftermath, the Rams did not struggle to find accurately descriptive words.They knew their 20-12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium lacked panache.Not that the Rams were complaining.Not after winning the NFC West opener and improving their record to 2-1."A strange game," Rams coach Sean McVay said.Quarterback Matthew Stafford concurred.No argument from safety Nick Scott.For the first time since 2020, the last of his 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, Stafford did not pass for a touchdown.

ESPN.com

Betting tips for 'Sunday Night Football': Chargers at 49ers

Week 10 of Sunday's NFL slate concludes with the night game between the 5-3 Los Angeles Chargers and the 4-4 San Francisco 49ers (-7, 45.5) from Levi's Stadium.So what can we expect from a betting standpoint Sunday night?Betting analysts Doug Kezirian, Tyler Fulghum, Joe Fortenbaugh, Anita Marks and Erin Dolan, fantasy and sports betting analysts Eric Moody and Andre Snellings, ESPN Stats & Information's Seth Walder, ESPN analyst Jason Fitz and Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz provide their top plays for the matchup.

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SF food

Here's Where to Eat and Drink at the Next 49ers Game at Levi's Stadium

As the Niners Faithful continue to follow their home team this season - because who's got it better than us?

East Bay Times

49ers lose tackle Colton McKivitz; reinforcements on the way for top-ranked defense

The 49ers keep losing offensive linemen but are getting reinforcements to an already dominant defense.

The Mercury News

49ers pregame: George Kittle out but likes game plan; Nick Bosa speaks on rivalry

SANTA CLARA - Tight end George Kittle is officially out for the 49ers' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks today.

East Bay Times

Kurtenbach: Jimmy Cool and Ice Trey - the 49ers quarterbacks might be too chill for drama

SNTA CLARA - Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan is placing a few bets by bringing back Jimmy Garoppolo as the backup for new starting quarterback Trey Lance this season.

Inside the 49ers

How Jimmy Garoppolo's return to the 49ers impacts Trey Lance

The 49ers are Trey Lance's team.San Francisco's decision to bring veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo back on a restructured contract has no bearing on this.

East Bay Times

Kurtenbach: New season, same injury luck - why can't the Niners stay healthy?

SANTA CLARA - The 49ers season doesn't start until the injuries do.

Yes, the game of football is violent.And yes, the sport demands athletes be finely tuned.

East Bay Times

Music

Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers show their gratitude to Bay Area fans

The Red Hot Chili Peppers weren't taking any of it for granted.

The Landry Hat