World Cup 2026: Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman named to USMNT roster

Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman was named to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player in club history to progress from the academy through MLS NEXT Pro and MLS before reaching the World Cup stage.

World Cup 2026: USMNT roster revealed

The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set. Meet Team USA.

Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan makes USMNT World Cup roster

The U.S. men's national team revealed its official roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and among the 26 players is Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan.

Late World Cup bookings expected to drive Seattle economic surge

Seattle is just three weeks away from its first World Cup match. Despite seeing sluggish hotel bookings, experts are optimistic for a last-minute tourism surge.

Seattle hosts blind soccer tournament
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As Seattle prepares for the World Cup by temporarily renaming Lumen Field to Seattle Stadium, the venue hosted a blind soccer international tournament featuring teams from the U.S., Kazakhstan, and Peru to expand access to the game.

Sounders midfielder secures spot in US World Cup leak
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A leaked U.S. Men's National Team World Cup roster reportedly includes a Seattle Sounders midfielder according to The Guardian. 

World Cup Fever, FanFest Energy, and Soccer History | Futbol HQ
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The countdown to the World Cup continues as excitement builds coast to coast. We visit an iconic L.A. Mexican grill that became part of soccer culture, head to the Bay Area where organizers expect World Cup FanFest crowds to rival the Super Bowl, and stop in Seattle where one family is using the tournament to celebrate heritage and community. Plus, a look inside the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas where historic soccer memorabilia is taking center stage ahead of the global event.

'Seattle News Weekly': Investigating UW stabbing, World Cup prep

On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith discuss the top stories of the week.

Seattle targets illegal food vendors ahead of the World Cup
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Seattle is investing $1.6 million into a joint enforcement team to crack down on unpermitted street food vendors ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Seattle's MOHAI unveils new soccer exhibit ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

A brand-new immersive exhibition at MOHAI tracks soccer’s century-old local history, global cultural impact and unique adaptive sports roots ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

New soccer exhibit at MOHAI opens Saturday
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The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is unveiling a new exhibit, "The Beautiful Game: How Soccer Connects Us All," that showcases soccer's impact across the globe, to shine light on the joy and connection of the sport even through some of the hardest times in contemporary human history. 

ICE will 'be out there every day' during World Cup, DHS chief says

ICE officials said they will be focused on public safety, not broad immigration sweeps, during the World Cup, but it’s unclear whether ICE agents will avoid all immigration enforcement during the event.

World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer

With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.

White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
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FIFA's World Cup is just around the corner, and safety is top of mind. This morning Executive Director of White House Task Force on FIFA World Cup Andrew Giuliani joins Good Day Seattle to talk about how federal law enforcement will step in to help local law enforcement.

FIFA World Cup ticket prices dropping, good news for soccer fans

Soccer fans looking to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup may want to secure their seats now, as new data shows ticket prices are beginning to drop, with the San Francisco Bay Area shaping up to host some of the cheapest matches of the tournament.