LIVE: Seattle transit nightmare as World Cup gridlock strikes city

FOX 13 Seattle

After Friday’s massive USA-Australia World Cup match in Seattle, FOX 13 Seattle is tracking the latest transit delays, road closures, and traffic updates across the city.

Keep reading for live traffic updates throughout the day on Friday, June 19.

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Jun 19, 2026 - 9:26 AM PDT FOX 13 Seattle

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Jun 19, 2026 - 4:48 PM PDT Will Wixey

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Jun 19, 2026 - 4:04 PM PDT Will Wixey

Massive line for International District/Chinatown Station

Jun 19, 2026 - 3:47 PM PDT Will Wixey

Pioneer Square roads to reopen early

Jun 19, 2026 - 3:36 PM PDT Will Wixey

Washington State Ferries running late

Jun 19, 2026 - 3:11 PM PDT Will Wixey

Traffic slowdowns across Seattle

Jun 19, 2026 - 2:28 PM PDT Will Wixey

Fans flooding out of Seattle Stadium

Jun 19, 2026 - 1:52 PM PDT Will Wixey