Seattle prepares for potential protests during Iran World Cup match
There's already been several demonstration outside Seattle Stadium on World Cup match days, but larger protests are looking more likely for the Egypt vs Iran "Pride Match" on Friday.
There's already been several demonstration outside Seattle Stadium on World Cup match days, but larger protests are looking more likely for the Egypt vs Iran "Pride Match" on Friday.
Evening World Cup match in Seattle: Pedestrian zones shifted
The Egypt vs. Iran Pride match will kick off at 8 p.m. Friday, leading to a shift in transportation accommodations like the Pioneer Square pedestrian zone.
The Egypt vs. Iran Pride match will kick off at 8 p.m. Friday, leading to a shift in transportation accommodations like the Pioneer Square pedestrian zone.
Match day sailings: King County Water Taxi extends service for World Cup
Heading to the Egypt vs. Iran match in Seattle on Friday? There is good news for people taking the water taxi out of the city, with extended match day hours in effect.
Heading to the Egypt vs. Iran match in Seattle on Friday? There is good news for people taking the water taxi out of the city, with extended match day hours in effect.
'Seattle News Weekly': Seattle's FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Erin Mayovsky and Bill Wixey discuss the top headlines of the week surrounding the World Cup.
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Erin Mayovsky and Bill Wixey discuss the top headlines of the week surrounding the World Cup.
How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Friday, June 26
A busy FIFA World Cup Friday with six matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Today's matches are Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, Uruguay vs Spain, Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia, New Zealand v Belgium, and Egypt vs IR Iran.
A busy FIFA World Cup Friday with six matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Today's matches are Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, Uruguay vs Spain, Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia, New Zealand v Belgium, and Egypt vs IR Iran.
Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal in World Cup
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.
Seattle World Cup Pride match proceeds despite Iran, Egypt objections
Local organizers say Friday’s World Cup "Pride Match" between Iran and Egypt at Seattle Stadium will showcase the city's welcoming culture, despite objections from both countries.
Local organizers say Friday’s World Cup "Pride Match" between Iran and Egypt at Seattle Stadium will showcase the city's welcoming culture, despite objections from both countries.
World Cup fans find vintage soccer gear at Seattle Goodwill
Seattle soccer fans and World Cup visitors are turning to the world’s largest Goodwill for affordable jerseys, team colors and one-of-a-kind finds.
Seattle soccer fans and World Cup visitors are turning to the world’s largest Goodwill for affordable jerseys, team colors and one-of-a-kind finds.
Scouting thrift store finds during the World Cup
A local thrift store and secondhand fashion staple of the Pacific Northwest is helping FIFA fans represent their teams without having to pay full price.
A local thrift store and secondhand fashion staple of the Pacific Northwest is helping FIFA fans represent their teams without having to pay full price.
Seattle barber cuts Egypt players' hair
Ahead of their matchup against Iran at Seattle Stadium on Friday, FOX 13 caught up with the man behind the hairstyles of Egypt's players.
Ahead of their matchup against Iran at Seattle Stadium on Friday, FOX 13 caught up with the man behind the hairstyles of Egypt's players.
FIFA allows Pride flags at Seattle match
As Seattle prepares to host the 2026 World Cup match between Iran and Egypt, local officials have set up designated protest zones following objections from both football associations over Pride-related events.
As Seattle prepares to host the 2026 World Cup match between Iran and Egypt, local officials have set up designated protest zones following objections from both football associations over Pride-related events.
Seattle prepares for Egypt and Iran match
Protests are expected ahead of the highly anticipated Egypt and Iran World Cup match in Seattle. While fans gather at the pier to watch Team USA, the city is bracing for demonstrations over human rights and persecution of the LGBTQ community. FIFA has announced that rainbow Pride flags will be allowed inside the stadium despite protests from the soccer federations of both countries.
Protests are expected ahead of the highly anticipated Egypt and Iran World Cup match in Seattle. While fans gather at the pier to watch Team USA, the city is bracing for demonstrations over human rights and persecution of the LGBTQ community. FIFA has announced that rainbow Pride flags will be allowed inside the stadium despite protests from the soccer federations of both countries.
WA health officials warn World Cup tourists of potent cannabis
World Cup tourists be warned: Washington weed is stronger than you think.
World Cup tourists be warned: Washington weed is stronger than you think.
World Cup crowds are rewriting Sound Transit’s ridership record books
FIFA World Cup matches are driving record-breaking ridership on Sound Transit's light rail system, with the agency shattering single-day boarding records twice in one week.
FIFA World Cup matches are driving record-breaking ridership on Sound Transit's light rail system, with the agency shattering single-day boarding records twice in one week.
LIVE updates: USA vs Turkey World Cup match grips soccer fans
Get live updates, scores and key highlights from the US vs. Turkey match at Los Angeles Stadium.
Get live updates, scores and key highlights from the US vs. Turkey match at Los Angeles Stadium.
Seattle braces for anticipated Egypt vs. Iran World Cup Pride Match Day
Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play a World Cup group stage match at the Seattle Stadium on Friday. The timing of the match coincides with Seattle's annual Pride weekend, prompting local organizers to designate it as a "Pride Match."
Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play a World Cup group stage match at the Seattle Stadium on Friday. The timing of the match coincides with Seattle's annual Pride weekend, prompting local organizers to designate it as a "Pride Match."
Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.
Seattle Stadium to host match during Pride weekend
Seattle Stadium will host a World Cup match between Egypt and Iran tomorrow during Pride weekend.
Seattle Stadium will host a World Cup match between Egypt and Iran tomorrow during Pride weekend.
FIFA World Cup: Keegan-Michael Key recreates hilarious 'Key & Peele' teacher skit with player's names
Actor Keegan-Michael Key has gone back to the classroom and resurrected his 2012 Key & Peele "Substitute Teacher" skit, this time with FIFA World Cup player names.
Actor Keegan-Michael Key has gone back to the classroom and resurrected his 2012 Key & Peele "Substitute Teacher" skit, this time with FIFA World Cup player names.
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast preview: Knockout hopes on the line for both in Philadelphia
Curaçao faces Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with knockout-stage hopes on the line for both teams.
Curaçao faces Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with knockout-stage hopes on the line for both teams.