World Cup 2026

Supporters of the Spokane Zephyr, the city's pro women's soccer team, watch the team's final match on May 16, 2026.

Sports

The World Cup is coming to the Northwest. Here's how to become a soccer fan

Eliza Billingham

FIFA says the World Cup draws billions of viewers, making it the globe's biggest sporting event. How can you get into soccer if you're brand new to the sport?

A passenger train parked at a station platform.

Transportation

New Amtrak trains coming soon to Pacific Northwest, but not in time for World Cup

Tom Banse

Summer capacity in the region will remain limited due to a railcar shortage. New trainsets are still expected later in the year.

Aerial view of Lumen Field. A cityscape is in the background.

Sports

Seattle's World Cup schedule is here

The schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released, and it includes six games on Seattle soil. Lumen Field will host four group play games between June 15 and 26, including a United States Men’s National Team match on June 19.