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Marseille
Stade Velodrome opened in 1937 and is undergoing a
facelift for the World Cup. The new stadium will seat
60,000 spectators.
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Marseille was founded 2,600 years ago by Greek traders. Inside its famous Cosquer cave is evidence that people lived here 28,000 years ago.
 Most Famous Native: Bouillabaisse, a fish dish with onions, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes and saffron.
Complete First-Round Schedule
| Date, Time (EDT) |
Opponents |
TV |
| June 12, 3 p.m. |
France vs. South Africa | ESPN2 |
| June 20, 3 p.m. |
Netherlands vs. South Korea |
ABC |
| June 23, 3 p.m. |
Brazil vs. Norway |
ESPN |
| June 27, 10:30 a.m. |
Second Round (B winner vs. A second place) |
ESPN2 |
| July 4, 10:30 a.m. |
Quarterfinals |
ABC |
| July 7, 3 p.m. |
Semifinals |
ESPN |
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