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Türkiye fans flock to Santa Clara to watch team play in World Cup match
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Robert Handa , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They came to show support for Türkiye in a World Cup match.
In the South Bay, a large gathering of Turkish Americans took place in Santa Clara. They came to show support for Türkiye in a World Cup match. The event was held at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, where Türkiye faced off against Paraguay.
The fans in attendance did not solely come from the local Bay Area. Instead, they traveled from various locations around the world to be there. Further information about the gathering and the match can be found through NBC Bay Area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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