Soccer

Jazz Barbershop in Shoreline is helping the Egyptian players look fresh during their stay for the World Cup. The barbers are hoping their work can bring the team another win.

Egypt and Belgium played in the first of Seattle's six World Cup matches, ending in a 1-1 draw before a full stadium. The next Seattle match is the U.S. versus Australia.

There are a lot of things people would do for World Cup tickets. One Mercer Island couple decided to put their plans to move on pause to catch the games.

World Cup excitement came to a head Thursday, when fans in Seattle got their first opportunity to watch the matches while on the water.

Crews have been working for years to prepare for six World Cup matches. The changes include a new pitch and the sponsor-free moniker "Seattle Stadium."

The World Cup started Thursday, and the first game in Seattle is Monday. Some people are thrilled. Others, not so much.

One restaurant group has shifted its strategy to anticipate last-minute bookings for the tournament, and a Tacoma soccer store is racing to open in time.

Researchers spent years developing pitches for World Cup stadiums across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The fields are mostly natural grass reinforced with artificial blades.

Adidas has designed a new ball for each FIFA World Cup since 1970. Some of those have been controversial. So why change the ball instead of sticking to one that works?

The World Cup stretches far beyond the soccer stadiums. From crowds to events, it’s soccer summer across Seattle and Western Washington. Here's what to know.