As the Bay Area welcomes the World Cup, Levi’s Stadium is filled with empty red seats. NPR Thousands of soccer fans packed the first World Cup match in Santa Clara. NBC Bay Area Scorching heat drives FIFA World Cup fans to the concourse at Levi’s Stadium. SFGATE ‘Gooooool’: 29 bars, restaurants, and other spots to watch the World Cup around the East Bay. Berkeleyside World Cup 2026 live updates: Bay Area hosts its first World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium. ABC7 Bay Area