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NewsNBC Bay Area — South BayJuly 2, 2026Santa Clara

San Jose considers moving World Cup watch parties after violence

Following violent incidents at a recent World Cup watch party, the San Jose Mayor's Office is considering moving future events away from San Pedro Square. Officials are evaluating new locations to ensure public safety while maintaining the event series.

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Why It Matters

Residents and downtown businesses face potential changes to the location and logistics of upcoming World Cup watch parties, which have drawn crowds of up to 40,000 people.

Key Facts

  • The Mayor's Office is exploring alternative locations for the Sunday Mexico-England World Cup watch party.
  • Approximately 40,000 people attended the Mexico watch party at San Pedro Square on Tuesday.
  • Two people were stabbed and multiple arrests were made following the Tuesday event.
  • Police ordered crowds to disperse after the Tuesday celebration turned chaotic.
  • The Portugal-Croatia watch party on Thursday had a smaller attendance than the Tuesday event.
  • The Colombia watch party scheduled for Friday night is still expected to take place at San Pedro Square.
  • Official details regarding the location of the Sunday event are expected to be released on Friday.

Who's Mentioned

personSterling“A San Jose resident providing a quote.”organizationMayor's Office“Evaluating alternative locations for future watch parties.”organizationNBC Bay Area“News outlet reporting on the Mayor's Office plans.”locationSan Jose“The city where the events are taking place.”locationSan Pedro Square“The primary location for recent World Cup watch parties.”personMiguel“A San Jose resident providing a quote.”