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World Cup crowds have San Jose businesses bringing in more staff and alcohol
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alyssa Goard , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The area around San Pedro Square has been busy with people watching soccer.
Businesses in San Jose are preparing for large gatherings. They are increasing staff and supplies, including beverages. The area around San Pedro Square has been busy with people watching soccer.
On one day, security had to limit access due to a large number of people. Details about the events and crowd sizes are available from local news sources, such as NBC Bay Area. They report on the activities in downtown San Jose, including the number of fans at a recent soccer matchup.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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