The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place in the United States for the first time since 1994. This historic event is being co-hosted alongside Canada and Mexico. 

The World Cup is one of the most exciting competitions in sports. It is a chance for selected countries to showcase their talents in the game of soccer and for some players even get noticed by big clubs.

In the Bay Area there will be games played at Levi’s Stadium, bringing on yet another historic event to the city. There will be five Group Stage matches and one Round of 32 knockout match played at Levi’s Stadium.

Similar to Superbowl and March Madness, there will be a lot of fun Watch Parties and Fan Zones for the FIFA World Cup all around the Bay Area. Teams like BayFC, Oakland Roots & Ballers, and San Jose Earthquakes will participate in hosting weekend events for fans to come and celebrate the game with the community.

On June 3, the Oakland Roots will host a community day for Team Australia, fans were able to enter a free drawing for a chance to attend the open training session and get the chance to take photos and get autographs. 

The Oakland Ballers plan to host a watch party at the historic Raimondi Park to watch USA vs Paraguay on June 12 at 5:00 PM. 

The San Jose Earthquakes invite fans to the opening week of the World Cup in downtown San Jose at San Pedro Market Square. There will be an interactive fan zone with exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and appearances with soccer legends. 

With over a month of soccer, there will be plenty of fun experiences for fans and for those looking to finally get into the sport.