San Francisco's Carnaval returned to the Mission District with a soccer theme, just 19 days before the World Cup. - The theme was "La Copa del Pueblo" (The People's Cup).
- The grand marshal was the girls' soccer team from the Jamestown Community Center. - Festivalgoers wore soccer jerseys to celebrate the sport's inclusive spirit.
The event highlighted soccer's ability to unite people of all ages and skill levels, from professionals to beginners.