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Video: Fans in San Jose react to USA scoring against Australia in World Cup match
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- During Friday’s United States vs. Australia match of the FIFA World Cup, 20,000 fans gathered for a watch party in San Jose's San Pedro Square. The elated crowd erupted into cheers when the U.S. scored its first goal. (Watch in the video player above). The U.S. took a 1...
Key takeaway Australia match of the FIFA World Cup, 20,000 fans gathered for a watch party in San Jose's San Pedro Square.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The large turnout in San Jose's San Pedro Square for the World Cup watch party demonstrates the strong interest in international soccer in the Bay Area. With 20,000 fans gathering to cheer on the United States, the event showcases the region's diverse population and their passion for the sport. San Jose, being part of the broader San Francisco Bay Area, has a long history of supporting various sports teams and events, and this watch party is another example of the community coming together to celebrate a major sporting event. The success of this event may also highlight the potential for San Jose to host similar large-scale watch parties or even soccer matches in the future, potentially boosting local businesses and solidifying the city's reputation as a hub for sports enthusiasts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- During Friday’s United States vs. Australia match of the FIFA World Cup, 20,000 fans gathered for a watch party in San Jose's San Pedro Square. The elated crowd erupted into cheers when the U.S. scored its first goal. (Watch in the video player above). The U.S. took a 1...
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