Seattle to Host Six Prestigious Matches of FIFA World Cup 26™, including hosting the US Men’s National Team on Juneteenth, 2026

Local organizing committee, SeattleFWC26, reinforces its commitment to delivering a world-class experience for players, fans, and Washingtonians

SEATTLE – February 4, 2024 – Today at 12 pm, FIFA officially released the highly anticipated match schedule for FIFA World Cup 26™, revealing that Seattle will host six matches, including welcoming the US Men’s National team. The six games include four group-stage matches and two knock-out round matches. This announcement marks a historic moment for the city, placing Seattle and Washington State at the center of the global soccer stage.

“We’re thrilled to welcome FIFA World Cup 26 for six matches in Seattle, including the honor of hosting our US Men’s National team on Juneteenth,” said Peter Tomozawa, CEO of SeattleFWC26. “We have a global opportunity to showcase the vibrancy of our city and state, and we are excited for game time!”

FIFA World Cup 26TM signifies the thrilling return of the tournament to the United States for the first time since the 2003 Women’s World Cup. SeattleFWC26 has already started meeting with civic, business, and community leaders across Washington to make this an unforgettable experience and establish a lasting positive impact for the city and state. SeattleFWC26, in partnership with First and Goal Inc. and the Washington State Public Stadium Authority, has started preparations at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) for its World Cup hosting debut.

Anticipating over 2 billion viewers watching the Seattle matches, SeattleFWC26 will maximize economic development and community building, collaborating with partners, businesses and vendors throughout Washington. The organization will be working in at least ten communities to host official fan activations, ensuring the world’s game is accessible to all Washingtonians regardless of ability, income and geography.

SeattleFWC26 has set Seattle apart from other host cities by broadening planning efforts to prioritize a focus on the legacy that will outlive the local matches. This focus helped forge a historic partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, marking the first time in the history of the international tournament that an Indigenous People have entered into an agreement with any host city.

"Our goal is to make sure the legacy of hosting the world’s biggest sporting event positively impacts generations of Washingtonians,” continued Tomozawa.

SeattleFWC26 invites everyone to join in the excitement and be the first to hear about future announcements, events and opportunities as we build towards FIFA World Cup 26TM in Seattle by following SeattleFWC26 on Instagram and signing up for a quarterly newsletter. This will be the first place to enter to win SeattleFWC26 swag and tickets to local matches and learn about regional volunteer opportunities.

About SeattleFWC26

SeattleFWC26 is the local organizing committee for Seattle’s participation as one of the 16 host cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 26™. As a not-for-profit organization, SeattleFWC26’s vision is to foster a lasting legacy for our region, guided by the spirit of soccer, innovation and inclusion. To keep up to date on the latest news and involvement opportunities with SeattleFWC26, please register at http://www.seattlefwc26.org/get-involved. Lumen Field will adopt a new venue name for the FIFA World Cup 26™, Seattle Stadium.

About FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the biggest sporting event ever, with three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams and 104 matches uniting an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams, and games, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans across 16 unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place in June and July 2026. For the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ information please visit the FIFA World Cup 26™ website. For media representatives wishing to stay up-to-date on all things 2026, please register via the FIFA Media Hub.