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U.S. Men's National Team arrives in San Jose for World Cup knockout match
By Robert Handa and Sophia Taylor at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
World Cup fever has officially touched down in the Bay Area.
The U.S. Men’s National Team arrived at Mineta San Jose International Airport on Monday evening, greeted by a hero’s welcome as they prepare for a high-stakes FIFA World Cup knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The team...
Key takeaway Men’s National Team arrived at Mineta San Jose International Airport on Monday evening, greeted by a hero’s welcome as they prepare for a high-stakes FIFA World Cup knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? World Cup fever has officially touched down in the Bay Area.
The U.S. Men’s National Team arrived at Mineta San Jose International Airport on Monday evening, greeted by a hero’s welcome as they prepare for a high-stakes FIFA World Cup knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The team...
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