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The 2026 Bay Area FIFA World Cup

The World Cup was last held in Santa Clara County 32 years ago. I remember walking into the Fairmont lobby and seeing Pelé hanging out, chatting and signing cards. Yes, Pelé. At Original Joe’s, artist Peter Max, who created the official poster image, held court with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Columbian...

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