As tens of thousands of soccer fans walked south on 2nd Avenue South toward the entrance of Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)—loud drum beats accompanying singing, chants rising from the crowd ahead of Belgium’s Round of 32 knockout match against Senegal—a group of about 30 people stood at the corner of 2nd Avenue South and South King Street holding their ground and a message.
Seattle shelter dog’s nose knows: Junior picks USA over Australia in World Cup forecast
When a pet “chooses” between two teams to predict the outcome of a major sporting event, the spectacle can draw public attention while supporting a meaningful cause.
Seattle celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month, announces new investments
Mayor Katie Wilson on Thursday proclaimed June as Immigrant Heritage Month in Seattle, joining community leaders and advocates in celebrating the contributions of immigrants and refugees while highlighting a new $4 million investment in services and programs supporting immigrant communities.
Seattle’s World Cup debut sparks joy; Juneteenth match carries deeper mission
The streets of Seattle were still packed with soccer fans three hours after the final whistle, local bars were filled with revelers, and at least one local CEO had a word for the global extravaganza: hope.
Seattle Foundation invests $500K in CID affordable housing project, World Cup programming
Seattle Foundation announced on Friday a $500,000 investment in the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) to support affordable housing planning and community-focused programming tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
Asian countries real threat to win World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday and two Asian countries have a big opportunity to shock the soccer world.
As World Cup nears, UW professor assesses human rights preparations
With the FIFA World Cup days away, Seattle is preparing in myriad ways—working to streamline transit, coordinating community events, and distributing information.
Mayor reverses course, activates stadium cameras ahead of World Cup
Seattle will activate closed-circuit television cameras near its stadiums during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after city leaders received updated warnings about potential security threats tied to the global tournament.
FIFA World Cup brings anticipation, criticism
Seattle is weeks away from hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lumen Field, which will be called Seattle Stadium during the matches this summer, is gearing up and fans are getting ready.