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How fans are feeling ahead of the World Cup

Seattle's Space Needle sported a new look on Saturday, painted like a soccer ball. The city is one of 16 across North America set to host men's World Cup games. Nicole Valdes reports on how die-hard fans are getting ready.

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Seattle's Space Needle sported a new look on Saturday, painted like a soccer ball. The city is one of 16 across North America set to host men's World Cup games. Nicole Valdes reports on how die-hard fans are getting ready.

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According to CBS News’s linked item, How fans are feeling ahead of the World Cup, Seattle’s Space Needle sported a new look on Saturday, painted like a soccer ball. The city is one of 16 across North America set to host men’s World Cup games. Nicole Valdes reports on how die-hard fans are getting ready.

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