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
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Stage - USA vs. AUSGroup
Stage - BIH vs. QATGroup
Stage - EGY vs. IRNGroup
Stage - BEL vs. SENRound of
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Gary Davis/KNKXNew public restrooms installed next to Lumen Field ahead of the World Cup are being moved around ahead of schedule after an appeal from a nearby property owner. -
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.
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With more than 750,000 fans visiting the city during the tournament, Seattle has stretched to test and showcase its infrastructure solutions. -
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.
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