Seattle, July 7, 2026 — A guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Seattle: how the final match at Seattle Stadium wrapped up, where to watch the remaining games, and where to go for city fan celebrations and cultural events. (seattlefwc26.org)
Where things stand now
Seattle has already hosted its sixth and final tournament match at Seattle Stadium: on Monday, July 6, the USA faced Belgium in a Round of 16 game that became the culmination of three weeks of soccer fever in the city. For the Americans, it was a chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, and for the Belgians, an opportunity to continue their impressive tournament run after a dramatic comeback against Senegal in Seattle on July 1. (seattlefwc26.org)
Today. If you’re reading this on the morning of July 7, the tournament is already turning the page: there are no more matches scheduled in Seattle itself for the next 7–10 days, but the city fan zones are still running on the momentum of the last big match day. Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place is open again July 6–7, Seattle Center is continuing its Let’s Play SEA ’26 program, and Victory Hall in SODO and the waterfront area at Pier 62 remain the main places to experience the tournament together with thousands of fans. (seattlefwc26.org)
Yesterday’s match in Seattle. The most spectacular game at Seattle Stadium before USA–Belgium was Belgium’s miracle against Senegal on July 1: Senegal led 2–0 almost until the end of regulation thanks to goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr, but Romelu Lukaku pulled one back in the 86th minute, and Youri Tielemans equalized and then converted a penalty in the 125th minute — the latest goal in World Cup history. Belgium won 3–2 in extra time and stayed in Seattle for the match against the USA. (apnews.com)
Upcoming World Cup matches in Seattle (next 7–10 days)
| Date | Kickoff time (PT) | Match | Group | Broadcast (English) | Broadcast (español) | Best free watch parties in Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | No matches are scheduled at Seattle Stadium in the next 7–10 days | — | — | — | — |
Just past this window: on Monday, July 6, Seattle Stadium hosted the USA–Belgium Round of 16 match; it was Seattle’s last game of the tournament, and the city’s next step is no longer stadium programming but citywide watch parties and the tournament’s legacy. (fifa.com)
Tickets & getting there: for the July 6 match, organizers recommended using the free Match Day Shuttle, Link Light Rail to Westlake / Stadium Station, King County Metro buses and the Seattle Monorail; during street closures around the arena some stops were not served, and fans without tickets who joined the March to the Match were directed to Victory Hall, Pier 58/62, Seattle Center, Seattle Soccer House and other viewing locations. (seattlefwc26.org)
World Cup celebrations and cultural events in Seattle
| Date | Event | Location | What to expect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 – July 19, 2026 | Let’s Play SEA ’26: World Soccer Fan Celebration | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St | Daily free family-friendly programming, match viewing in the Armory and, on select days, expansion to the Mural Amphitheatre with DJs, art activations, kids’ activities, and a city festival atmosphere | Free |
| June 15 – July 7, 2026 | Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place | Pacific Place, 600 Pine St | A huge four-level screen, match viewings, local food and drinks, giveaways, games, kids’ activities, a sensory room and ADA areas; open again July 6–7 after a short pause | Free |
| June 11 – July 6, 2026 | Global DJ Program | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St | A music program that brought the Seattle Center campus to life throughout the tournament; on July 6 it coincided with Match Day and wrapped up its run | Free |
| July 5–7, 2026 | Seattle Soccer Celebration | Pier 62 & The Barge, 1951 Alaskan Way | Waterfront watch party, RAVE 52 free play on the pier, music, food and bar; on The Barge there were ticketed screenings, which were sold out for July 6 | Pier 62 — free; The Barge — ticketed |
| July 6, 2026 | Kick It in the CID Watch Party | Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S | Free viewing of USA–Belgium in the heart of the Chinatown–International District, with doors opening at 4:00 p.m. and kickoff at 5:00 p.m. | Free |
| July 6–7, 2026 | Seattle Soccer House — Match Day programming | Pacific Place, 600 Pine St | Match Day program on July 6: screenings of Portugal–Spain and USA–Belgium; July 7 — one more day of the fan center in operation | Free |
| July 7, 2026 | The Spheres and Understory | 2111 7th Ave | Special open-access day between matches: a walk through a cloud forest of 40,000+ plants; more of a “breather between soccer days” format | By reservation, not free |
| Just past 10 days: July 2, 2026 | Kickin It Indi-City Indigenous Soccer Celebration | 55 Bell Street | Free Indigenous-centered program with artists, performances, youth activities, and cultural gatherings tied to the tournament | Free |
| Just past 10 days: June 26, 2026 | Ballard Regnbue: Pride Festival & Pride Match Day Soccer Watch Party | Ballard Ave NW & 22nd Ave NW | A street closed for the festival, Pride activations, market, DJs, shows, and a big screen for matches | Free |
| Just past 10 days: June 26, 2026 | GSBA Prefunk to Pride | WeRise Wines, 1913 2nd Ave | Pride warm‑up with a community format and evening program | By event / check on site |
The official map of city celebration spots is still built around the Unity Loop: Seattle Center, Waterfront Park / Pier 62, Pacific Place and Victory Hall, and for July 6 organizers specifically emphasized that free viewings and fan activations were available at those locations. (seattlefwc26.org)
Beyond the World Cup: what else to do in Seattle this week
- Seattle Mariners — the club is heading out on a road trip: after home games July 2–5 the team travels to Miami and then to Tampa; if you’re staying in the city, the baseball calendar no longer conflicts with the World Cup rhythm, but the atmosphere at T-Mobile Park is still fresh after the festive early-July games. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Seattle Storm — the team is also on the road: July 6 — Los Angeles, July 9 — Atlanta, July 12 — Washington, July 15 — Chicago; for visitors this means Climate Pledge Arena is working more as a concert venue than a basketball arena this week. (storm.wnba.com)
- Seattle Sounders FC — MLS is on a break, and the first home match after the pause is against the Portland Timbers on July 16, so soccer fans can fully enjoy the World Cup month without losing track of the club calendar. (soundersfc.com)
- The Spheres / Understory — a rare chance to get inside one of Amazon’s most recognizable landmarks without the soccer rush; a good option for an “off day” between matches and city fan zones. (seattlefwc26.org)
- Downtown / waterfront walkabout — if you need a free evening route, World Cup organizers still recommend the Unity Loop: from Seattle Center to Waterfront Park, Pacific Place, Pioneer Square, the Chinatown–International District and SODO, everything is connected by shuttles and short walks. (seattlefwc26.org)
Bottom line for visitors: Seattle’s free fan network is not one single venue but an entire city loop where you can watch soccer, eat, walk around and stumble into local cultural events without having to stay near the stadium only. (seattlefwc26.org)
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