LIVE: World Cup traffic gridlocks for Seattle match

FOX 13 Seattle

Seattle is hosting its first-ever knockout round of World Cup between Belgium and Senegal on Wednesday. FOX 13 is tracking the latest transit delays, road closures and traffic updates across the city.

Keep reading for live updates throughout the day on Wednesday, July 1.

Live coverage contributors

Jim Jensen

Franque Thompson

FOX 13 Seattle Digital Team

Charmin Flojo

Jul 01, 2026 - 8:19 AM PDT FOX 13 Seattle Digital Team

WATCH LIVE: Belgium vs. Senegal World Cup coverage

Jul 01, 2026 - 6:42 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

I-5 crash cleared, but traffic backups remain

Jul 01, 2026 - 6:19 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

Crash blocks southbound I-5 lanes at Dearborn Street

Jul 01, 2026 - 5:55 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

Seattle street traffic picks up

Jul 01, 2026 - 5:33 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

Pioneer Square prepares to reopen

Jul 01, 2026 - 5:02 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

Seattle traffic times after World Cup match

Jul 01, 2026 - 4:43 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

King County Metro buses, Match Day shuttle operations in Seattle

Jul 01, 2026 - 4:35 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

Rollover crash cleared in SODO

Jul 01, 2026 - 4:19 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

Major crash at 1st Ave S and S Walker St

Jul 01, 2026 - 4:16 PM PDT FOX 13 Seattle