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Hayward is ground zero for soccer lovers and soccer tourism this summer

Hayward is ground zero for soccer lovers and soccer tourism this summer Image The City of Hayward, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and Hayward hotels, restaurants and bars are poised to play host to fans of the beautiful game this June and July as FIFA World Cup 26 comes to the United States, Mexico and Canada.  Hayward’s central location at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area and its unmatched connectedness to the rest of the region by transit and highway make the City the smart choice for soccer tourists and travelers this summer. It’s an easy commute to the stadium in Santa Clara for group and knock-out stage matches and official FIFA San Francisco Bay Area Watch Parties in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland. Or stay right here when Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) rolls out its large LED screen for game-time soccer-watch gatherings at:  Ed

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According to City of Hayward’s public record item, Hayward is ground zero for soccer lovers and soccer tourism this summer, Hayward is ground zero for soccer lovers and soccer tourism this summer Image The City of Hayward, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and Hayward hotels, restaurants and bars are poised to play host to fans of the beautiful game this June and July as FIFA World Cup 26 comes to the United States, Mexico and Canada. Hayward’s central location at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area and its unmatched connectedness to the rest of the region by transit and highway make the City the smart choice for soccer tourists and travelers this summer. It’s an easy commute to the stadium in Santa Clara for group and knock-out stage matches and official FIFA San Francisco Bay Area Watch Parties in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland. Or stay right here when Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) rolls out its large LED screen for game-time soccer-watch gatherings at: Ed

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Hayward is ground zero for soccer lovers and soccer tourism this summerCity of Hayward - 2026-05-15T15:55:24+00:00

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