How a New Zealand soccer player went from under 5K Instagram followers to 5.6 million in days
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
How to fill out a 2026 World Cup bracket as FIFA launches its online predictor
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Learn World Cup words in American Sign Language before the tournament begins
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
Biggest blowouts in World Cup history: The largest defeats the tournament has ever seen
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
First look inside Pacific Place 'Seattle Soccer House'
A massive, multi-story screen will air World Cup games, as Pacific Place prepares to host watch parties under the name "Seattle Soccer House."
A massive, multi-story screen will air World Cup games, as Pacific Place prepares to host watch parties under the name "Seattle Soccer House."
'Seattle Soccer House' watch parties to feature multi-story screen at Pacific Place
Pacific Place, renamed "Seattle Soccer House," will feature a massive, multi-story screen for FIFA World Cup watch parties.
Pacific Place, renamed "Seattle Soccer House," will feature a massive, multi-story screen for FIFA World Cup watch parties.
Belgium FIFA World Cup team enjoys a taste of home at Seattle bar
With Belgium's national football team now in the Pacific Northwest for FIFA World Cup, one Capitol Hill pub is offering fans a chance to connect with the country's brewing traditions.
With Belgium's national football team now in the Pacific Northwest for FIFA World Cup, one Capitol Hill pub is offering fans a chance to connect with the country's brewing traditions.
Capitol Hill pub pours Belgium brews ahead of the World Cup
As the Belgian national football team makes the Sounders training facility in Renton their official World Cup home base, one Capitol Hill pub owner is sharing his love for Belgian culture through authentic abbey beers.
As the Belgian national football team makes the Sounders training facility in Renton their official World Cup home base, one Capitol Hill pub owner is sharing his love for Belgian culture through authentic abbey beers.
Seattle businesses brace for World Cup impact
Local restaurant margins are dangerously low, making the World Cup a critical lifeline for survival. Pioneer Square shops are preparing for massive crowds, even as data shows Seattle flight bookings are down 20% year over year.
Local restaurant margins are dangerously low, making the World Cup a critical lifeline for survival. Pioneer Square shops are preparing for massive crowds, even as data shows Seattle flight bookings are down 20% year over year.
Seattle hospitality businesses bet big on upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026
At a tough time for Washington small businesses, we talk to owners and hospitality leaders about the real expected World Cup impact will be for the Puget Sound region.
At a tough time for Washington small businesses, we talk to owners and hospitality leaders about the real expected World Cup impact will be for the Puget Sound region.
Seattle's Harborview Medical Center prepares for increased disease risk amid World Cup
Harborview Medical Center is planning its disease response for the influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup.
Harborview Medical Center is planning its disease response for the influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup.
WA's Sea-Tac Airport prepares for summer surge
Seattle Tacoma International Airport is adjusting its Spot Saver expedited security screening system to prepare for the surge of summer travelers.
Seattle Tacoma International Airport is adjusting its Spot Saver expedited security screening system to prepare for the surge of summer travelers.
Here's where to watch World Cup games at all hours in Seattle
Here is where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup at bars and breweries across the Seattle area.
Here is where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup at bars and breweries across the Seattle area.
Seattle Soccer Celebration Barge arrives in Elliott Bay ahead of FIFA World Cup
A massive, one-of-a-kind floating soccer festival is officially hitting the Seattle waterfront just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
A massive, one-of-a-kind floating soccer festival is officially hitting the Seattle waterfront just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
Seattle Soccer Celebration Barge coming to Elliott Bay, FIFA events at Pier 62
A massive, one-of-a-kind floating soccer festival is officially hitting the Seattle waterfront just in time for the FIFA World Cup. Here's a firsthand look.
A massive, one-of-a-kind floating soccer festival is officially hitting the Seattle waterfront just in time for the FIFA World Cup. Here's a firsthand look.
Seattle Soccer Celebration Barge coming to Elliott Bay
It is a floating festival on Elliott Bay! Sounders FC and Reign FC have announced the Seattle Soccer Celebration Barge just in time for the FIFA World Cup, and FOX 13's Taylor Winkel is on board with a firsthand look.
It is a floating festival on Elliott Bay! Sounders FC and Reign FC have announced the Seattle Soccer Celebration Barge just in time for the FIFA World Cup, and FOX 13's Taylor Winkel is on board with a firsthand look.
Christian Pulisic leads US National Team into World Cup
With excitement building for the World Cup, the U.S. National Team is gearing up for their first match against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday. FOX 13 sports reporter Ethan McReynolds has more on the squad and some U.S. players to look out for during the tournament.
With excitement building for the World Cup, the U.S. National Team is gearing up for their first match against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday. FOX 13 sports reporter Ethan McReynolds has more on the squad and some U.S. players to look out for during the tournament.
Seattle officials unveil massive $32M security plan for World Cup
Federal and local authorities are launching a massive $32 million security operation in Seattle to protect 750,000 fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which is just a week away.
Federal and local authorities are launching a massive $32 million security operation in Seattle to protect 750,000 fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which is just a week away.
Federal, Seattle officials outline 'unprecedented' 2026 World Cup security plan
Federal, state, and Seattle officials announced Monday that they are launching what security experts describe as an unprecedented safety effort for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the city.
Federal, state, and Seattle officials announced Monday that they are launching what security experts describe as an unprecedented safety effort for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the city.