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Fans pack San Pedro Square for Spain-Saudi Arabia World Cup watch party
By Marianne Favro at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
San Jose’s San Pedro Square continues to be a hotspot for World Cup watch parties. Sunday, soccer fans packed the plaza to watch the Spain-Saudi Arabia match.
Fans were proudly wearing their team colors from head to toe. The game was exciting, with a lot of action in the first half.
Mariann...
Key takeaway Sunday, soccer fans packed the plaza to watch the Spain-Saudi Arabia match.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The large turnout at San Pedro Square for the Spain-Saudi Arabia World Cup watch party demonstrates the strong interest in international soccer within the San Francisco Bay Area. This enthusiasm is likely to continue throughout the World Cup, with local businesses and venues benefiting from the increased foot traffic and community engagement. As a hub for cultural events, San Pedro Square has established itself as a go-to destination for fans to gather and watch major sporting events, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among attendees. The success of these watch parties may also encourage other local venues to host similar events, further enhancing the area's reputation as a vibrant and diverse cultural center. With the World Cup underway, San Francisco Bay Area residents can expect to see more lively gatherings like this one, showcasing the region's passion for soccer and its ability to bring people together.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Jose’s San Pedro Square continues to be a hotspot for World Cup watch parties. Sunday, soccer fans packed the plaza to watch the Spain-Saudi Arabia match.
Fans were proudly wearing their team colors from head to toe. The game was exciting, with a lot of action in the first half.
Mariann...
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