Nantes Stade de La Beaufoire-Louis Fonteneau was built in 1984 to host the European Championship. After renovations, the stadium will seat 39,500. (AP)
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Facts and Figures

Sometimes called France's "West Coast," Nantes is known for elaborate festivals and relaxed atmosphere. Many famous people have been guests or prisoners at its Castle, Chateau des Ducs, including Bluebeard the pirate, who was executed here in 1440.

Cup-Related Oddity: Nantes is building a replica of Copacabana Beach in the center of town to make defending champion Brazil feel at home.

Schedule

Complete First-Round Schedule

Date, Time (EDT) Opponent TV June 13, 8:30 a.m. Spain vs. Nigeria ESPN2 June 16, 3 p.m. Brazil vs. Morocco ESPN June 20, 8:30 a.m. Japan vs. Croatia ESPN June 23, 10 a.m. Chile vs. Cameroon ESPN June 25, 3 p.m. United States vs. Yugoslavia ABC July 3, 3 p.m. Quarterfinal ABC