Now that the event Americans like to think is the biggest on the planet, the Super Bowl, is over, time to focus on the actual biggest sports event in the world.

No, not the NFL Combine. The World Cup, which begins in four months in Brazil.

Turns out that the Bay Area will play an important role.

According to reports, the U.S. team will hold its pre-World Cup training camp locally, with one of its final tune-up games at Stanford Stadium. According to team spokesman Neil Buethe, details are still being finalized, but ESPN reported that a possible opponent is Sweden. Sweden is arguably the best team, with star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to not make the World Cup – ousted in a play-off by Portugal, a member of the American’s daunting World Cup group.

The U.S. team hasn’t played here for seven years – since a 2007 match vs. China at Spartan Stadium. The most memorable local moment was an astonishing 1-0 loss in the 1994 World Cup to Brazil. The Americans’ soccer world has evolved in two decades, from that determined defensive group, to a more talented, globally tested squad. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who scored five goals for Germany in 1994, is pushing the U.S. to a higher level.

When the team arrives in the Bay Area, battles for roster spots may still be underway. The final list of 23 players must be submitted to FIFA by June 2.

Fighting for a spot will be Earthquake Chris Wondolowski, who scored both U.S. goals in the 2-0 win over South Korea on Saturday.

The Danville native is considered a long shot because of the depth at forward. But he’s become one of Klinsmann’s favorites due to his work ethic and attitude.

“He’s a wonderful example of if you are committed, if you are hungry, if you give everything you have over a long period of time, sooner or later you get rewarded for it,” Klinsmann said. “He’s a pure finisher. He smells where the ball will fall in. And it’s really a reward for his commitment, for his attitude, for his character. It’s cool.”

Cool would be the local kid earning a berth as part of a local World Cup send off.