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Santa Clara hosting free World Cup watch parties
By KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Santa Clara is turning the city into a global fan zone, kicking off a series of free watch parties as the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in the Bay Area. Janine De la Vega, Director of Communications, for the City of Santa Clara, gives insight.
Key takeaway Janine De la Vega, Director of Communications, for the City of Santa Clara, gives insight.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Santa Clara is turning the city into a global fan zone, kicking off a series of free watch parties as the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in the Bay Area. Janine De la Vega, Director of Communications, for the City of Santa Clara, gives insight.
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