How Seattle is getting ready to host the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Noel Gasca December 09, 2025 / 10:20 am

With the official schedule for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup now set, Seattle-area organizers are in the thick of final preparations for the tournament.

Several of Seattle’s parks, Lumen Field, and Sea-Tac airport are in the middle of renovations in anticipation of the 750,000 fans the city expects.

“I think people recognize that this is the biggest event on the planet, that this tournament is larger than it’s ever been with 48 teams,” Jon Scholes, the President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association told KUOW. “Sports in Seattle is a great mix.”

Heading into the new year, you may notice the streets of Seattle look a little different as well. The Downtown Seattle Assoc

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