Saint-Denis The Stade de France, built at a cost of $415.6 million, can hold up to 105,000 spectators for certain events. For the World Cup, though, capacity will be 80,000. (AP)
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Facts and Figures

Most Famous Native: Denis himself, the first bishop of Lutetia, who according to legend, carried his own head to this village after being decapitated in the 3rd century.

Cup-Related Oddity: Local schoolchildren have been corresponding with peers in Barcelona, Milan and Manchester, England, trying to get to know other teams better.

Schedule

Complete First-Round Schedule

Date, Time (EDT) Opponents TV June 10, 11:30 a.m. Brazil vs. Scotland ESPN June 13, 3 p.m. Netherlands vs. Belgium ABC June 18, 3 p.m. France vs. Saudi Arabia ESPN June 23, 10 a.m. Italy vs. Austria ESPN2 June 26, 3 p.m. Romania vs. Tunisia ESPN2 June 28, 3 p.m. Second Round (D winner vs. C second place) ABC July 3, 10:30 a.m. Quarterfinals ESPN2 July 8, 3 p.m. Semifinals ABC July 12, 3 p.m. Finals ABC