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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) \u2014 San Jose residents love soccer, especially when Mexico<\/a>\u2019s national team is playing and America is one of the World Cup host countries.<\/p>\n More than 20,000 people submitted RSVPs to attend a free World Cup watch party Thursday hosted by the San Jose Earthquakes<\/a> soccer club and the city downtown in San Pedro Square, organizers said. The fan fest will kickoff with a match between Mexico and South Africa<\/a>, beginning at 12 p.m.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Organizers said watch parties will be held all this month for 2026 FIFA World Cup games. More than 100 matches will be broadcast live across multiple large screens. Admission is free with RSVP.<\/a><\/p>\n Raul Jimenez of Mexico celebrates after scoring his team\u2019s third goal during the international friendly match between Mexico and Serbia at Nemesio Diez Stadium on June 4, 2026 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Eduardo Valdez\/Jam Media\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n \u201cThe extravaganza will feature multiple viewing screens \u2014 the largest of them being nearly 500 square feet \u2014 along with dynamic soccer activities, a vibrant fan atmosphere with pre-match festivities and opportunities to honor the sport during a momentous summer of soccer,\u201d organizers with the Earthquakes said.<\/p>\n Bay Area World Cup games: What you need to know <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis collaboration is slated to capture the passion for soccer among die-hard supporters, casual fans and families alike as the world comes together through the global game,\u201d the team wrote.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Soccer fans are encouraged to arrive early, allow extra travel time, and consider using public transportation.<\/p>\n World Cup matches will be played between June 11 through July 19.<\/p>\n On Saturday, Quatar will play against Switzerland<\/a> at Levi\u2019s Stadium in Santa Clara. KRON4 Reporter Rob Nesbitt went on a tour with FIFA officials inside Levi\u2019s Stadium, where six World Cup games will be played. Check out the stadium\u2019s transformation in the video player above.<\/p>\n Levi\u2019s Stadium World Cup games:<\/p>\n Saturday, June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland \u2014 12 p.m.<\/p>\n Friday, June 19: Turkey vs. Paraguay<\/a> \u2014 9 p.m.<\/p>\n Monday, June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria<\/a> \u2014 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Thursday, June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia<\/a> \u2014 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Wednesday, July 1: Round of 32 1D vs. 3BEFIJ \u2014 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n