Soccer fans flooded into San Jose's San Pedro Square to watch the U.S. beat Iran in a must-win match at the WorldCup ⚽ Tuesday, which was arguably the team’s most important match in eight years.
Soccer fans flooded into San Jose's San Pedro Square to watch the United States beat Iran in a must-win match at the World Cup Tuesday, which was arguably the team’s most important match in eight years.
“It’s so much better than watching it at home,” said Dominic Dal Porto of Los Gatos. “There’s a great atmosphere out here.”That was enough to put the Americans into the next round. Sign up for NBC Bay Area’s Housing Deconstructed newsletter.“When the World Cup was here, I remember my dad taking me to Palo Alto and where Brazil was and I wanted my kids to make sure they get a piece of World Cup action," said Martinez.
“There’s nothing like the World Cup to continue to grow soccer in the United States,” said Jared Shawlee. “We’re looking forward to 2026, and hosting the world here in the Bay Area.”
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