From June 11 to July 19, FIFA World Cup 2026TM will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the best teams from around the globe competing for the highest honor in the world of football.
On Friday, Dec. 5, the FIFA World Cup Draw took place in Washington D.C., where each of the 42 qualified nations — in addition to six countries yet to be determined — were placed into 12 groups consisting of four teams each. Click HERE for the full slate of confirmed groups and their designated teams.
As one of 16 host cities for the FIFA World Cup, Seattle is scheduled to host four group-stage fixtures, a Round of 32 match, and a Round of 16 match at Seattle Soccer Stadium (Lumen Field). You can find the slate of matches below, with the final schedule, including specific matchups and dates, released on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. PT.
- Group G Match on June 15
- United States Men’s National Team vs. Australia on June 19
- Group B Match on June 24
- Group G Match on June 26
- Round of 32 on July 1
- Round of 16 on July 6
Group G consists of Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran and New Zealand. Group B includes Switzerland, Qatar, Canada and the winner of Playoff A (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, Bosnia).
The Sounders have the opportunity to host one of the 48 teams at the Providence-Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse as their basecamp. The designated team will be determined after the new year.
The biggest sporting event on the planet, you won’t want to miss out on the chance to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 — especially in a city with such a rich, vibrant soccer culture as Seattle. Fans can enter the lottery on FIFA.com/tickets, which opens on December 11.
Fans can also purchase all-inclusive (food and beverage) tickets for Seattle matches starting as low as $1575 for your best chance to secure a seat at Lumen Field. All packages include extraordinary seats, exclusive entertainment, exceptional service, and elevated food and beverage inspired by Seattle – plus options like special guest appearances and immersive experiences. Those who are interested in the all-inclusive deal can contact Premium@SoundersFC.com for more information or purchase here.
