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USA vs. Australia

Friday, June 19, 12:00pm | Seattle Stadium

 

Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ host city duties continue at Seattle Stadium with the meeting of Team USA and Australia.

Whether you’re visiting Seattle for the game or you’re a lucky local ticket holder, it’s going to be a thrilling day across the city.

Planning your trip? Our Seattle Travel Guide is the perfect place to start.

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Team USA Is Coming Home

As Team USA takes the field in Seattle against Australia, the city will come alive with a level of energy only the FIFA World Cup™ can deliver. From the March to the Match—where thousands of supporters flood the streets in a sea of red, white, and blue—to the electric atmosphere building across the city, the celebration will be impossible to miss! Fans will be traveling from across the country to the Emerald City to back their national team, turning Seattle into a true hub of American soccer pride.

Team USA Previous World Cup Experience

  • World Cup appearances: 12
  • Best experience: 1930 (Semifinals)
  • Last World Cup: Qatar 2022
  • First World Cup: Germany 1974
  • All-time record: 4 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses
  • Top player: Christian Pulisic
The flag of Australia, featuring the Union Jack in the top left corner, a large white seven-pointed star below it, and five white stars on the right representing the Southern Cross constellation on a blue background.

Oi Oi Oi, Here Come the Socceroos

Australia arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for its seventh appearance on soccer’s biggest stage. Since returning in 2006, the Socceroos have built a reputation for resilience, fearless play, and competing with the world’s best. Backed by passionate supporters in green and gold and a squad blending experience with rising talent, Australia is ready to bring energy and atmosphere to Seattle.

Australia’s Previous World Cup Experience

  • World Cup appearances: 7
  • Best experiences: Germany 2006 and Qatar 2022 (Round of 16)
  • Last World Cup: Qatar 2022 (Round of 16)
  • First World Cup: Uruguay 1930
  • All-time record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses
  • Top player: Nestory Irankunda
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Getting to Seattle Stadium

Located in the heart of the city, Seattle Stadium (known year-round as Lumen Field) is your gateway to an unforgettable World Cup™ experience.

Just a short walk from downtown, this iconic venue is surrounded by world-class dining, buzzing neighborhoods, and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier.

Whether it’s your first time here or your first time in Seattle, get ready for a stadium atmosphere powered by passionate fans, local flavor, and the energy of a city that lives for the game.

How to Get to the Stadium

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Seattle City Events

Get ready for high-energy community gatherings, fan experiences, and family-friendly cultural events hosted by local organizations.

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Other Matches in Seattle

Group Stage Matches

Two stylized flags: Belgium’s black, yellow, and red on the left, Egypt’s red, white, and black with a gold eagle on the right. "VS." is in the center, with "BELGIUM" and "EGYPT" labeled below each flag.
Match 16

Belgium vs. Egypt

June 15 | 12:00pm PT

Graphic showing stylized flags of Bosnia-Herzegovina (left) and Qatar (right) with "VS." in between. "Bosnia-Herzegovina" and "Qatar" are written below their respective flags. Background features faint sports field markings.
Match 52

Boznia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar

June 24 | 12:00pm PT

Two flags side by side: Egypt’s flag with a golden eagle emblem on the left, and Iran’s flag with green, white, and red stripes and red emblem on the right. “EGYPT vs. IR IRAN” is written beneath the flags.
Match 63

Egypt vs. IR Iran

June 26 | 8:00pm PT

 

 

Round of 32 Match

Two large, rounded white rectangles face off on a dark teal background with faint sports strategy diagrams, separated by "VS." in the center. The left rectangle is labeled "1G" and the right is labeled "3AEHIJ" below each shape.
Match 82

IG vs 3AEHIJ

July 1 | 1:00pm PT

Round of 16 Match

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Match 94

W81 vs. W82

July 6 | 5:00pm PT

 

 

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