From watch parties outside the stadium in Santa Clara to gathering places across the San Francisco Bay Area, supporters of the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina teams came together for a FIFA World Cup match that ended in a 2-0 U.S.victory and a place in the Round of 16.
From pre-match anticipation to post-match celebrations for U.S.fans, photographers Beth LeBerge and Gina Castro of member station KQED documented the anticipation, community and celebration.
Shannon Malone cheers before marching to the San Francisco Bay Area stadium for the FIFA World Cup game between the USA and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 1, 2026.Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption Fans of Bosnia-Herzegovina walk toward the San Francisco Bay Area stadium ahead of the game.
Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption Brenda Moss and her daughter, Rome, 8, stand in front of the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption Fans walk toward the San Francisco Bay Area stadium ahead of the game.
Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption U.S.national men's team soccer fans cheer before marching to the San Francisco Bay Area stadium for the game.
Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption Irma Aguirre and her son, Leo, 7, both Bosnia-Herzegovina fans, pose for a photo at Thrive City in San F...