State Department issues travel warning ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
'Seattle News Weekly': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's public forum
On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13 Seattle's Hana Kim and Alejandra Guzman discuss the biggest headlines of the week.
On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13 Seattle's Hana Kim and Alejandra Guzman discuss the biggest headlines of the week.
Seattle Center preps for World Cup watch parties
Seattle Center will host the free World Soccer Fan Celebration with drone shows and watch parties during the tournament, while Amazon unveils new charitable photo installations celebrating Pacific Northwest culture.
Seattle Center will host the free World Soccer Fan Celebration with drone shows and watch parties during the tournament, while Amazon unveils new charitable photo installations celebrating Pacific Northwest culture.
World Cup security debate heats up in Seattle
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just a week away, the Seattle Police Officers Guild and city council members are urging Mayor Katie Wilson to activate stadium district CCTV cameras, despite her pause for a privacy audit.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just a week away, the Seattle Police Officers Guild and city council members are urging Mayor Katie Wilson to activate stadium district CCTV cameras, despite her pause for a privacy audit.
First FIFA World Cup match in Seattle on June 15
This morning we are joined by Lebeau Tube, a Seattle Center employee, who has a unique perspective being a former professional soccer player in Congo ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
This morning we are joined by Lebeau Tube, a Seattle Center employee, who has a unique perspective being a former professional soccer player in Congo ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Seattle secures 1,400 free World Cup tickets for local youth
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced that local youth organizations will receive free tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, providing community access to the world's biggest tournament.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced that local youth organizations will receive free tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, providing community access to the world's biggest tournament.
FOX 13 named official broadcast partner for Seattle Center’s 39-day World Cup Fan Celebration
FOX 13 and Seattle Center partner for a free 39-day World Cup fan celebration featuring daily live match viewings under the Space Needle.
FOX 13 and Seattle Center partner for a free 39-day World Cup fan celebration featuring daily live match viewings under the Space Needle.
Seattle Center, Visit Seattle unveil Drone Scoreboard for FIFA World Cup
FOX 13 Seattle and Seattle Center announced a joint public viewing partnership Thursday for "Let’s Play SEA ‘26 — World Soccer Fan Celebration," transforming the 74-acre civic campus into the city’s largest free, ongoing public gathering place for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FOX 13 Seattle and Seattle Center announced a joint public viewing partnership Thursday for "Let’s Play SEA ‘26 — World Soccer Fan Celebration," transforming the 74-acre civic campus into the city’s largest free, ongoing public gathering place for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Tacoma, WA cleans up thousands of pounds of trash ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tacoma city leaders announced a major summer clean-up initiative to crack down on litter throughout the city ahead of a busy summer including 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tacoma city leaders announced a major summer clean-up initiative to crack down on litter throughout the city ahead of a busy summer including 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tacoma launches massive summer trash cleanup
Tacoma leaders have announced summer cleanup efforts to ensure trash isn't piling up as the city prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tacoma leaders have announced summer cleanup efforts to ensure trash isn't piling up as the city prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DEA launches safety blitz for World Cup
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the DEA is launching a massive safety blitz outside the Seattle stadium to warn international soccer fans about the deadly fentanyl crisis.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the DEA is launching a massive safety blitz outside the Seattle stadium to warn international soccer fans about the deadly fentanyl crisis.
Police guild fights mayor on CCTV delay ahead of World Cup
After Mayor Katie Wilson paused the rollout of stadium district CCTV cameras over privacy concerns, the Seattle Police Officers Guild and city council members are pushing back ahead of the World Cup.
After Mayor Katie Wilson paused the rollout of stadium district CCTV cameras over privacy concerns, the Seattle Police Officers Guild and city council members are pushing back ahead of the World Cup.
Seattle secures 1,400 free World Cup tickets for local youth
Hundreds of kids in Seattle will be able to watch the World Cup in person for free, thanks to the city of Seattle.
Hundreds of kids in Seattle will be able to watch the World Cup in person for free, thanks to the city of Seattle.
Hidden glass treasures await soccer fans in Pierce County
Free hidden glass treasures are waiting to be found in Washington this summer. Visit Tacoma-Pierce County has officially hidden handcrafted glass medallions and limited edition floats across public parks, trails, and scenic landmarks for a massive summer scavenger hunt running through July 13, 2026. If you find one, you keep it, and numbered floats can even be turned in at the Puyallup Tribe Fan Zone for bonus prizes.
Free hidden glass treasures are waiting to be found in Washington this summer. Visit Tacoma-Pierce County has officially hidden handcrafted glass medallions and limited edition floats across public parks, trails, and scenic landmarks for a massive summer scavenger hunt running through July 13, 2026. If you find one, you keep it, and numbered floats can even be turned in at the Puyallup Tribe Fan Zone for bonus prizes.
World Cup: USMNT opponents
With the World Cup fast approaching, here's what to know about the USMNT's opponents.
With the World Cup fast approaching, here's what to know about the USMNT's opponents.
FBI details Seattle's security threats ahead of 2026 World Cup
The World Cup excitement across the Pacific Northwest is palpable. But behind the scenes of Seattle’s stadium makeover, an entirely different kind of preparation is reaching its peak.
The World Cup excitement across the Pacific Northwest is palpable. But behind the scenes of Seattle’s stadium makeover, an entirely different kind of preparation is reaching its peak.
Iranian fans split on World Cup
As the World Cup approaches, Iranian soccer fans in Seattle are divided between uniting behind their national team and protesting against the Iranian regime amid the ongoing conflict with the U.S.
As the World Cup approaches, Iranian soccer fans in Seattle are divided between uniting behind their national team and protesting against the Iranian regime amid the ongoing conflict with the U.S.
FIFA World Cup 2026 brings mixed feelings for Iranian soccer fans in Seattle
Uncertainty and controversy surround the Iranian national soccer team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, from the banning of the "Lion and Sun" flag to the war between Iran and the United States.
Uncertainty and controversy surround the Iranian national soccer team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, from the banning of the "Lion and Sun" flag to the war between Iran and the United States.
Seattle restaurant hopes to feed Egypt's FIFA World Cup team in Ballard
A local husband and wife owning a Middle Eastern restaurant in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood are preparing to share their culinary heritage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A local husband and wife owning a Middle Eastern restaurant in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood are preparing to share their culinary heritage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Seattle cafe serves up Egyptian national dish ahead of World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just ten days away, the owners of a local Seattle cafe are hoping players from Team Egypt will stop by to try their signature koshary dish.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just ten days away, the owners of a local Seattle cafe are hoping players from Team Egypt will stop by to try their signature koshary dish.