Seattle gears up for second week of FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off a new week of matches in Seattle following a highly successful opening wave of games.

Seattle sees massive FIFA World Cup crowds
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After nearly 67,000 fans attended the first week of matches, Seattle officials are preparing for the next round of the FIFA World Cup with heightened security and growing excitement for upcoming games.  

Seattle Stadium top ranked for FIFA World Cup 2026 venues

Seattle Stadium has now been ranked at the top for FIFA World Cup host venues. We look at what brought it to the top and where other cities ranked.

Local bars restock for more Seattle World Cup matches
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With local sports bars scrambling to restock beer to meet booming demand, Seattle World Cup CEO Peter Thomas is praising the tournament's wildly successful opening week after more than 15,000 fans packed a single U.S. march to the match. 

Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’

Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Monday, June 22

It's day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico!  Today's matches are Argentina vs Austria, France vs Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, and Jordan vs Algeria.

USA vs AUS: How many people came to Seattle for FIFA World Cup match?

Thousands at the USA and Australia marches, thousands more at Seattle Center, a packed overlook walk, Victory Hall crowded with Aussies, and more. FOX 13 breaks down the numbers for Friday's match day.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Sunday, June 21

It's day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico!  Today's matches are Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs IR Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, and New Zealand vs Egypt. 

World Cup soccer fans flood downtown Seattle
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The Alliance for Pioneer Square and local business owners told FOX 13 that the World Cup match between Team USA and Australia brought a massive wave of fans and historic sales spikes to downtown establishments.

Seattle businesses see revenue boost from World Cup crowds

Businesses assess first week of World Cup sales: "It was exhilarating, it was exciting, it was thrilling. We just felt really blessed," said a the co-owner of popular Pioneer Square restaurant DeLeo Bros. Pizza.

'Surprise send off': Seattle passengers met with World Cup gifts on LA flight

People flying out of Seattle and down to Los Angeles were in for a surprise following the Team USA win on Friday. American Airlines went all in on World Cup celebrations.

2026 World Cup ranch craze sparks TSA-friendly travel sizes

Kraft unveiled packs of TSA-friendly packs of ranch dressing that are small enough for carry-on luggage as World Cup fans want to stock up.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Saturday, June 20

It's day ten of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico!  Today's matches are Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador vs Curaçao, and Tunisia vs Japan.

Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 as U.S. wins Group D at World Cup

Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday night after playing a man down for more than half the match.

Bellingham reacts to USA World Cup win over Australia
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Many gathered north of Seattle in the city of Bellingham for a watch party to celebrate USA's 2-0 win over Australia, where some of the youngest fans came to show their support.

Fans flood Seattle streets, public transit after World Cup
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After 66,000 fans packed Seattle Stadium for the USA vs Australia World Cup match, many flooded into city streets and created some long lines for public transit.

USA, Australia fans pack Ballard bar for Seattle World Cup match
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Aussie bar Kangaroo and Kiwi in Ballard had fans from both sides showing out for Friday's big match between the two countries, ending with USA coming out on top 2-0.

USA fans at Seattle Center watch party ecstatic after World Cup win
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While many fans were at Seattle Stadium for the World Cup match between USA and Australia, the Seattle Center hosted a big watch party of their own, bringing tons of local excitement.

Aussies react to World Cup loss in Seattle
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The spirits are still high among the Australians who traveled more than 20 hours to watch their team compete against Team USA in the FIFA World Cup in Seattle.