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Seattle begins prep to deter sex trafficking during World Cup
The Port of Seattle will share more on how it hopes to prevent human trafficking during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SEATTLE - We are about one month out from the first FIFA World Cup matches kicking off in Seattle. The city will host six matches of the global phenomenon. FOX 13 breaks down which matches and match-ups will be held at "Seattle Stadium."
The city has many preparations underway, such as pausing some "Revive I-5" construction work, making Pioneer Square a car free zone for the matches, deploying new tech for increased policing and security, and more.
The matches will be held at Lumen Field, which will be renamed Seattle Stadium in line with FIFA rules to eliminate sponsored stadium names.
Match #1 in Seattle
- Belgium vs. Egypt
- June 15, 2026
- 12 p.m.
Match #2 in Seattle
- USA vs Australia
- June 19, 2026
- 12 p.m.
Match #3 in Seattle
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar
- June 24, 2026
- 12 p.m.
Match #4 in Seattle
- Egypt vs IR Iran
- June 26, 2026
- 8 p.m. PT
Match #5 in Seattle
- TBD — Round of 32
- July 1, 2026
- 1 p.m. PT
Match #5 in Seattle
- TBD — Round of 16
- July 6, 2026
- 5 p.m.
How to watch Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
Every game will be available to stream on FOX One, Telumundo and Peacock.
Additionally, the first two matches, and match #6 can be streamed on FOX.
Matches three, four, and five will be available on FS1. Match three can also be streamed on Telexitos.
How many people does Seattle Stadium hold?
Lumen Field, known as Seattle Stadium during the World Cup, can hold 69.000.
How to get tickets to World Cup 2026 in Seattle
Tickets to the biggest sporting event on earth this year are already available. People wanting to go can browse for remaining tickets on the official FIFA tickets site.
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