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2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Seattle next year!

Whether you’re a diehard fan or just learned about FIFA, these epic events are an opportunity for businesses and organizations to capture the attention of thousands of new visitors. Read on to learn more, and check back here frequently for new updates on FIFA.

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2026 FIFA World Cup

Seattle will be a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event in the world. This event is predicted to bring more than 750,000 visitors to the region in summer 2026, with hotels within a two-hour drive likely selling out.* Sports fans are expected to travel city to city within the Western Region, staying longer and spending more. It’s estimated the event will bring in $929 million in revenue for King County.

Here are the key things to know:

  • 48 countries will compete in 16 cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
  • Six matches will be held at Seattle’s Lumen Field (capacity: 68,780) between June 15 and July 6, 2026.
  • Final team assignments won’t be confirmed until December 2025.
  • Seattle Center will host FIFA’s official Fan Zone, accommodating up to 20,000 fans at a time. There will be additional fan zones in Bremerton, Bellingham, Everett, Olympia/Lacey, Pasco/Richland/Kennewick (Tri-Cities), Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Yakima.
  • Official tickets sales have not been open—beware of scams.

Match Schedule

  • June 15, 2026: Group Stage
  • June 19, 2026: USA Group Stage
  • June 24, 2026: Group Stage
  • June 26, 2026: Group Stage
  • July 1, 2026: Round of 32
  • July 6, 2026: Round of 16

* Predictive data obtained from Seattle’s Local Organizing Committee.

** Revenue predictions from Visit Seattle’s Economic Impact study.

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FAQs: 2026 FIFA World Cup

How many cities are hosting FIFA World Cup?

16 cities in 3 different countries! Host Countries and Cities

What teams are playing in the FIFA World Cup?

We won’t know this until December of 2025.

Who is hosting the FIFA World Cup final?

New York/New Jersey is hosting the final match on Sunday July 19th, 2026. World Cup 2026 | New York New Jersey to host final

What is the FIFA World Cup schedule?

The entire match schedule has been released and can be viewed here.

How often is the FIFA World Cup held?

It is held every 4 years since 1932.

How do I get tickets? 

Tickets have not been released yet but you can register your interest here. Beware of scammers!! If you see tickets for sale now, they are NOT official.