SAN JOSE — Hundreds of people gathered Thursday evening at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose to watch Mexico and South Korea face off in the FIFA World Cup.
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People stood shoulder to shoulder and even lined the railings of a nearby parking garage overlooking the square. The venue eventually ran out of room, and people were turned away.
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Mexico ultimately prevailed over South Korea to secure the top spot in Group A and advance to the round of 32.
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Soccer fans, mostly for Mexico, watch the Mexico versus the Korea Republic FIFA World Cup match for the 2026 Earthquakes Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Mexico soccer fans celebrate a goal by Mexico in the second half of their match against the Korea Republic for the FIFA World Cup at the 2026 Earthquakes Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Mexico soccer fans celebrate a goal by Mexico in the second half of their match against the Korea Republic for the FIFA World Cup at the 2026 Earthquakes Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Mexico fans celebrate after Mexico beat the Korea Republic 1-0 for the FIFA World Cup match for the 2026 Earthquakes Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Mexico soccer fans celebrate a goal by Mexico in the second half of their match against the Korea Republic for the FIFA World Cup at the 2026 Earthquakes Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Mexico fans watch the Mexico versus the Korea Republic FIFA World Cup match in the second half at the 2026 Earthquakes Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
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Soccer fans, mostly for Mexico, watch the Mexico versus the Korea Republic FIFA World Cup match for the 2026 Earthquakes Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
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