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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World Cup matches are expensive. A new program led by the City of Seattle will distribute free tickets for young people and their caretakers.
Seattle World Cup Matches
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Emil Moffatt/KNKXOne 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. -
Mitch Borden/KNKXSeattle is preparing to host six World Cup matches. But this isn't the first time the Pacific Northwest welcomed elite athletes from around the world to compete.
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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. -
Fremont's George and Dragon Pub has been around for more than 30 years. It stopped serving alcohol on May 1, after one of its permits expired. The timing couldn't be worse. -
Officials are boosting training for employees at the airport and shipping terminals, as well as at local hospitality businesses, to recognize and report cases of human trafficking. -
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?
NPR's World Cup Coverage
- With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out
- 4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup
- A global World Cup tradition catches fire in the U.S.: Panini sticker collecting
- These World Cup games are most at risk for dangerously hot weather
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