Paraguay vs Australia
🕐 Local kickoff in San Francisco Bay Area: 2026-06-26T02:00:00Z
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Match Day Briefing
Everything you need from breakfast to kickoff for Paraguay vs Australia.
Timeline (anchored to kickoff)
Bring this
Match ticket (printed or in FIFA app)
Confirm gate + section number before leaving the hotel.
Photo ID matching the ticket holder
FIFA ticket holder rules — random spot checks happen at the gate.
Cash in USD (small bills)
Most concessions accept cards, but parking attendants, street vendors, and tip jars often don't.
Clear bag only
Clear bags only, one 12"x6"x12" bag per person
Power bank + offline transit map
Crowded stadium areas crush cell signal — download the rideshare app's offline map before kickoff.
Layer for evening cool-down
Expect ~20°C around kickoff time.
Match-day gear for San Francisco Bay Area
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Clear stadium bag (12 by 6 by 12 inches)
Compliant with the FIFA / NFL / MetLife clear-bag rule. Fits a wallet, phone, sunscreen, and a sealed water bottle.
10000 mAh power bank (USB-C, 20W)
One full phone recharge plus most of a second. Survives a triple-header day if you keep the screen dimmed.
Foam ear plugs (32 dB NRR, 50 pair)
Estadio Azteca and Lumen Field hit 110+ dB during goal celebrations. Bring two pairs in case one drops.
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Don't bring this — you'll lose it at the gate
- ✕Backpacks, opaque bags, fanny packs
- ✕Cameras with detachable lenses (DSLR, mirrorless with lens >6")
- ✕Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods
- ✕Outside food and beverage (sealed bottled water sometimes allowed)
- ✕Laser pointers, flares, smoke devices
- ✕Political, religious, or commercial banners larger than 2m × 1.5m
- ✕Drones and any remote-controlled aircraft
🚇 Getting to Levi's Stadium
Transit: VTA Light Rail to Great America station (adjacent)
Parking: On-site + Great America lots
Pro tip: rideshare surge inside a 2km radius of any WC venue 90 minutes before kickoff. Pre-book a transfer or walk the last 800m to a quieter pickup zone after the final whistle. Book a transfer →
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