Fans celebrate FIFA World Cup at Santa Clara night market events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Santa Clara's FIFA-themed night market commenced this weekend as soccer enthusiasts gather ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Taking place Friday and Saturday, the free event features food vendors, live entertainment, and soccer activities organized by local teams. Attendees engaged in various soccer challenges, shopped for jerseys, and participated in discussions about their favorite teams. This celebration is part of broader festivities leading up to the Bay Area's first World Cup match at Levi's Stadium on June 13. Organizers aim to foster community engagement and excitement around the tournament, offering many free activities for those unable to attend the matches in person.
- •FIFA World Cup-themed night market runs June 6-7 in Santa Clara.
- •Events include soccer challenges and shopping for international jerseys.
- •Levi's Stadium will host the Bay Area's first World Cup match on June 13.
- •Organizers provide free activities for community engagement.
- •A giant soccer ball installation in downtown San Jose attracts fans.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market
"With the FIFA World Cup just days away, soccer fans were already getting into the spirit at Santa Clara's FIFA-themed night market. With the FIFA World Cup just days away, soccer fans were already getting into the spirit at Santa Clara's FIFA-themed Night Market.
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