World Cup fans go all out ahead of USMNT match at Levi's Stadium
USA! USA! Crowds cheer on USMNT ahead of World Cup match
USA! USA! Crowds in San Jose cheer on USMNT ahead of World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Soccer fans went all out Wednesday ahead of the World Cup match between the US Men's National Team and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
But hours before that, fútbol lovers headed to San Pedro Square in San Jose – the epicenter of World Cup watch parties in the Bay Area — to show up in red, white, and blue.
Trent and Carol of Newark came to downtown San Jose to root for England in an earlier match, and for the U.S. Men’s National Team, which is playing at 5 p.m. PST. Their granddaughter is a soccer player, and now they are hooked on the game.
"Oh man, it’s all fun!" Trent said.
Nearby, three women – Crystal, Winona, and Ruby – were having fun holding a gold FIFA World Cup trophy.
Crystal said this was her first watch party in San Pedro Square, and she liked the energy.
Chris Cutter said that he’s excited about the men's US soccer team because he’s been following them since he was three years old.
Now he's sharing this same love with his 8-year-old son, Alon.
They both love the underdog.
"Seeing the individual talent on our team and them working so well together," Cutter said. "They could go very far."
Carol of Newark showed off her USMNT banner in San Pedro Square. July 1, 2026 Photo: Ebunoluwa Ogunrinola
A massive soccer ball and TV screen are set up in San Jose's San Pedro Square, the epicenter of Bay Area World Cup watch parties. July 1, 2026
Fans hold up a FIFA trophy.
USMNT fans show up at San Pedro Square in San Jose dressed in red, white and blue. July 1, 2026 Photo: Ebunoluwa Ogunrinola