Seattle businesses prepare for record crowds ahead of USMNT match

Local businesses in Seattle's Pioneer Square are bracing for a massive influx of soccer fans as the U.S. Men's National Team prepares to face Belgium on Monday night.

Trump, Vance won't visit Seattle for USA's World Cup match

King County officials confirmed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will not attend Monday's World Cup Round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium in Seattle.

Pioneer Square hosts rainy soccer watch party
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Soccer fans supporting Portugal and Croatia gathered in the rain at a Pioneer Square watch party in Seattle to cheer on their teams. 

Local shops prepare for historic USMNT crowds
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Local businesses in Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District are fully stocking their shelves to handle record-breaking crowds ahead of Monday night's historic U.S. Men's National Team quarterfinal match against Belgium.  

Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?

Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Thursday, July 2

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout stage continues today with three matches taking place in the U.S. and Canada.  Spain takes on Austria in Los Angeles followed by Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto and Switzerland taking on Algeria in Vancouver.

USA fans pack Seattle Waterfront for World Cup win
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Major crowds showed out at the Seattle Waterfront to watch the USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina match, cheering on the U.S. before they head back to the Emerald City for the round of 16 match.

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to Round of 16

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.

Seattle's Chinatown-International District seeks World Cup foot traffic

Business owners and community advocates in Seattle’s CID have seen a sharp drop in sales during the World Cup, and they say persistent public safety issues are keeping international soccer fans away.

Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in World Cup

Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the round of 32 at the World Cup.

World Cup watch parties take over Seattle
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World Cup fans from across the globe celebrated at watch parties along the Seattle waterfront and at Pioneer Square ahead of the Belgium and Senegal match.

Seattle Chinatown left out of World Cup boom
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Advocates and business owners in Seattle's Chinatown International District are experiencing a 10 to 20% sales loss during the World Cup. They blame ongoing open-air drug dealing and Sound Transit routes for funneling lucrative crowds away from the neighborhood.

World Cup watch party hits Seattle Center
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Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at the Seattle Center under the Space Needle for an official FIFA World Cup watch party.

LIVE updates: USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage
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Everything to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 game, including live updates, scores and key highlights from the US vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match and Belgium vs. Senegal match in the Round of 32.

Live camera: Fans return to Seattle Stadium for Belgium-Senegal knockout match

Tens of thousands of soccer fans are heading back to Seattle Stadium on Wednesday as the city will be hosting its fifth FIFA World Cup, a knockout round match between Belgium and Senegal.

LIVE: World Cup traffic gridlocks for Seattle match
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Live Seattle traffic updates: What to expect before and after Wednesday's Belgium vs. Senegal World Cup elimination match.