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Gelsenkirchen StadiumGelsenkirchen, Germany

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These are the games being played at the Veltins-Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen. The stadium was inaugurated in 2004 after a $300 million reconstruction. The 2004 Champions League final was also played here. The capacity of the ground is 48,426 and the population of the city 278,000.

Date Group Teams Time
Saturday 10 June A Poland v Ecuador 2000
Monday 12 June E USA v Czech Republic 1700
Friday 16 June C Argentina v Serbia & Montenegro 1400
Wednesday 21 June D Portugal v Mexico 1500
Saturday 1 July Quarter-Final 3: Winner Game 3 v Winner Game 4 1600

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