The FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule was announced today and includes the four Group Stage matches to be played in Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field temporarily renamed), with fan activations across the city, region, and state of Washington to ensure an inclusive and accessible FIFA World Cup event.
Specific matches to be played in Seattle include:
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- June 15th at 12:00 PM – Belgium vs Egypt (Group G)
- June 19th at 12:00 PM – US vs Australia (Group D)
- June 24th at 12 :00 PM – Qatar vs ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH* vs (Group B)
*final opponent will be determined by the results of the play-offs in March 2026. - June 26th at 20:00 PM – Egypt vs Iran (Group G)
Two additional knockout round matches will also be played in Seattle:
- Round of 32 match on July 1st at 1:00 PM
- Round of 16 game on July 6th at 5:00 PM
The complete match schedule, containing all 104 matches, can be found here (PDF).
The City of Everett will be an official fan zone. More info here.
World Cup Tickets for Seattle Matches:
Ticket purchasing is tricky. Don’t fall for scam sites trying to sell tickets already. Currently the only tickets available are for some non team USA matches via hospitality packages at $1,575 & up. There will be cheaper ticket options through the lottery and other avenues as we get closer.
Fans will soon have another opportunity to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets as the next sales period, the Random Selection Draw (think lottery), will begin on December 11th on FIFA.com/tickets and will be open through January 13th, 2026.
Timing of a fan’s entry into the Random Selection Draw during the entry period will not impact the fan’s chances of success. All successful and partially successful ticket applicants will receive communications via email and subsequently will be automatically charged for their tickets in February. This marks the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 tournament, as nearly two million tickets have been made available and purchased for the tournament thus far via previous lotteries.
Fans who would like to immediately purchase access to specific match-ups (currently no team USA matches available) can consider hospitality packages as well. Hospitality packages, which are inclusive of game tickets, are available now at FIFA.com/hospitality through On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™, to be staged across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, will be the first to feature 104 matches and will deliver an unparalleled experience for fans both in-stadium and around the world, qualified national teams and global media.
“We are thrilled to welcome these nations– their teams, fans, and local supporters– to the Pacific Northwest,” said Peter Tomozawa, CEO of Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™.
“Seattle’s history is rooted in innovation, inclusion, and a connection to our unparalleled natural beauty. We welcome everyone who arrives with open arms and look forward to collaborating with representatives of these nations and teams in the coming months to ensure lifelong memories and bring the best of what Washington has to offer to the world.”
With the stage now set, fans can start making their plans to be there and witness history in the making.
“Seattle is excited to welcome fans from across the world to experience our passionate football culture and inviting spirit,” said Tammy Canavan, Visit Seattle President and CEO.
“The FIFA World Cup is an opportunity to share the story of the Emerald City on the global stage. Football fans wait years for these matches and trips. We can’t wait to be a part of those memories.”
The tournament’s match schedule minimizes travel for both teams and fans, while maximizing the number of rest days for teams between fixtures. In addition, match kick-off times have now been finalized, with start times across the 16 Host Cities selected to seek to optimize conditions for teams and fans, while offering the greatest possible viewership and engagement in the countries of the participating teams, host countries and globally.
December 6, 2025
Everett Sports, Everett Economy