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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Soccer Hall of Famer Mary Harvey works at the intersection of human rights and sport. She authored the human rights strategies for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada's World Cup bid.
Seattle World Cup Matches
- BEL vs. EGYGroup
Stage - USA vs. AUSGroup
Stage - BIH vs. QATGroup
Stage - EGY vs. IRNGroup
Stage - BEL vs. SENRound of
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Mitch Borden/KNKXThe World Cup broke visitation and hotel revenue records in Seattle. Officials hope the games made the city a destination for future international sporting events. -
Mitch Borden/KNKXWith more than 750,000 fans visiting the city during the tournament, Seattle has stretched to test and showcase its infrastructure solutions.
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While Seattle hosts six matches for the World Cup, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is playing a big role, as an official host city supporter for the games. This is the first time an Indigenous nation in the U.S. has had these responsibilities. -
Bakery owner Vince Vu is happy for neighborhoods that are having success but said he feels that “this is a party that I wasn’t invited to.” -
Bosnia and Herzegovina will now advance in the World Cup to face the United States on July 1. -
FIFA doesn’t recognize the Iran-Egypt contest as a Pride Match. But the local organizing committee does.
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