Bay Area crowds turn out for World Cup despite dull match lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Crowds in the San Francisco Bay Area have turned out for the World Cup, despite its lack of high-profile matches. The region is set to host a round-of-32 knockout match this week, with the U.S. scheduled to face Bosnia. Earlier matches featured teams like Switzerland and Qatar, drawing enthusiastic local and international crowds. Even with initial skepticism about attendance, over 350,000 people have visited the fan zone in San Jose since the tournament began, with ticket resale prices surging in response to demand. The upcoming U.S. match is expected to bring additional excitement to the area.
- •Bay Area hosts five World Cup matches amid initial doubts.
- •U.S. plays Bosnia in a knockout match this week.
- •Over 350,000 fans visited the fan zone in San Jose.
- •Ticket prices for the U.S. match have surged on resale platforms.
- •Local crowds included diverse international fans enthusiastic about the tournament.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — 'Boring' Bay Area confounds World Cup doubters
"Despite having no marquee matches, big Bay Area crowds have been to every group match. The U.S. plays a round-of-32 knockout clash this week.
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