World Cup Sparks Downtown Revival | San Jose News

San Jose just hosted a six-week World Cup frenzy that drew nearly a million people, packed light-rail trains, and revived downtown businesses with sales rivaling Super Bowls — but can this energy last? The city’s epicenter, San Pedro Square, became a festival hub with expanded screens and overflow crowds at venues like the SAP Center, where Mexico’s games drew nearly 40,000 fans. Yet, chaos flared with stabbings and unlawful assemblies, a reminder of the challenges in managing massive crowds. Looking ahead, San Jose’s got table tennis and CrossFit World Championships lined up — betting on its infrastructure and partnerships to turn this temporary surge into a sustainable downtown revival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6369e42cd4ed3058