December 6, 2025
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Seattle is excited to welcome the U.S. Men’s National Team, along with fans and players from Australia, Belgium, Qatar, Iran, Egypt, and the winner of European Play-off A
SEATTLE — Following the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the full tournament match schedule is now available and published on FIFA.com—marking a major milestone on the road to the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
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.
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.
The match schedule announced today includes the four Group Stage matches to be played in Seattle Stadium, 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:
Two additional knockout round matches will also be played in Seattle, including a Round of 32 match (Match 82) on July 1 at 13:00 PT (16:00 ET) and a Round of 16 game (Match 94) on July 6 at 17:00 PT (20:00 ET) .
“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.”
“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 complete match schedule, containing all 104 matches, can be found at FIFA.com.
With the stage now set, fans can start making their plans to be there and witness history in the making.
Fans will soon have another opportunity to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets as the next sales period, the Random Selection Draw, will begin on December 11 on FIFA.com/tickets and is open through January 13, 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.
Fans who would like to immediately purchase access to specific match-ups 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™.
*final opponent will be determined by the results of the play-offs in March 2026.
About Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Local Organizing Committee:
SeattleFWC26 is the local organizing committee for Seattle’s participation as one of the 16 Host Cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 26™. As a not-for-profit organization, SeattleFWC26’s vision is to foster a lasting legacy for our region, guided by the spirit of soccer, innovation, and inclusion. To keep up to date on the latest news and involvement opportunities with SeattleFWC26, please visit www.seattlefwc26.org.
About Visit Seattle:
Visit Seattle has served as the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Seattle and King County for more than 50 years. A 501(c)(6) organization, Visit Seattle enhances the economic prosperity of the region through global destination branding along with competitive programs and campaigns in leisure travel marketing, convention sales, and overseas tourism development. Visit visitseattle.org.
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