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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FIFA doesn’t recognize the Iran-Egypt contest as a Pride Match. But the local organizing committee does.
Seattle World Cup Matches
- TBD vs. TBDRound of
16 - BEL vs. EGYGroup
Stage - USA vs. AUSGroup
Stage - BIH vs. QATGroup
Stage - EGY vs. IRNGroup
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Emil Moffatt/KNKXThe 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. -
Freddy Monares/KNKXJazz 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.
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The U.S. men’s national team played against Australia in Seattle on Friday, winning 2-0. And fans in Seattle showed just how much they cared. -
Seattle gave 20 World Cup tickets to African Youth Sports Academy to send kids to a match. The group returned them after the U.S. denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan. -
There are five official fan zones — plus the Renton base camp — in Western Washington. From hiking to art to whale watching, these places offer lots to do beyond soccer. -
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.
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