2026 World Cup in Seattle
Seattle is one of 16 cities in North America hosting the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Seattle is scheduled to host six matches.
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Seattle World Cup Matches
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Stage - USA vs. AUSGroup
Stage - BIH vs. QATGroup
Stage - EGY vs. IRNGroup
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Lindsey Wasson/APThe World Cup stretches far beyond the soccer stadiums. From crowds to events, it’s going to have a big impact on Seattle and Western Washington. Here's what to know. -
Riza Ozel/APIran is scheduled to play two group-stage games in Inglewood, California, and one in Seattle.
More World Cup News
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The trophy is on a tour of North America, visiting Portland, Seattle and Bellevue before heading to Vancouver, British Columbia. -
Sound Transit trains will take passengers across Lake Washington starting Saturday. It’s the world’s first light rail train to cross a floating bridge, according to the agency. -
Seattle's 2026 will include six World Cup matches, a new light rail connection to the east side of King County, and efforts to get workers back to the office. -
Foot traffic in Seattle's Chinatown-International District hasn't fully recovered from the pandemic. Some say more transit options and events like the World Cup will help.
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