Hotels optimistic ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup despite lagging bookings

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than two months away and Seattle's hotels are hoping for an influx of people from around the globe.

Seattle hotels prepare for FIFA World Cup amid booking concerns
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Seattle hotels are gearing up for a surge of visitors ahead of the 2026 World Cup. While demand is expected to rise, officials say bookings have been slower than anticipated and costs remain a concern.

World Cup 2026 Shockers: No Tailgating, U.S. Soccer Shakeup & Ticket Price Controversy!
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From a surprising tailgating ban to major leadership changes within U.S. Soccer, the road to the 2026 World Cup is already full of drama. We also explore a Texas shop bringing English football culture stateside and the growing backlash over rising ticket prices.

Seattle Stadium glow-up: Lumen Field preps for World Cup

As the FIFA World Cup nears, a local crew is transforming Lumen Field piece by piece, rolling on a fresh coat of paint as part of a massive "glow up" for the international stage.

Boston: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Atlanta: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Toronto: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Houston: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Guadalajara: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Kansas City: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Philadelphia: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Mexico City: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Los Angeles: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Miami: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Seattle: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Vancouver: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Los Angeles: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.