World Cup, FIFA and Seattle-bound
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In unveiling the match schedule for the 2026 Men's World Cup, it's clear FIFA is taking advantage of the PNW's generally temperate summer weather.
Here is everything we know about the World Cup matches in Seattle, including dates, start times and locations.
Hospitality: Hospitality packages, which include match tickets, are on sale to the general public. Prices at Lumen Field range from $1,575 for the “FIFA Pavilion” offering at group games to $5,500 for a “VIP+” seat for the Round of 16. (The most expensive offering, “pitchside lounge,” was no longer available by November.)
Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.
FIFA unveiled the match schedule for next summer’s 2026 Men’s World Cup on Saturday and it’s clear the organization is taking advantage of the generally temperate weather in the Pacific Northwest that time of year and the chance for games to be in prime-time hours for most of Europe.
The World Cup is coming to Seattle next year, despite the threats of a certain president. And after Friday’s draw and Saturday’s schedule release, we know a lot more about who will be playing at Lumen Field (which will be renamed Seattle Stadium for the duration of the tournament due to FIFA’s complex sponsorship rules).
Australia's best result in the World Cup is a Round of 16 (2006, 2022) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 26 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for Australia on June 13, 2026 against the winner of UEFA playoff C (Türkiye/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo) in Vancouver.
SEATTLE — Soccer fans are waiting with bated breath for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw, which is scheduled for 12 p.m. EST in Washington D.C., on Friday -- an event that will shape the entire field of play for the international games next Summer.