FIFA has officially unveiled the full match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, following the Final Draw in Washington, D.C. on Friday. Fans now have all the key details—including dates and kickoff times—for the tournament’s 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We already knew that Seattle would host several matches next summer, but now we know exactly who will be playing in Seattle and when.
Read on for all the details!
Seattle is set to play a major role in the World Cup next summer, hosting several high-profile matches at Lumen Field (which will be temporarily renamed Seattle Stadium for the World Cup, FYI!). One of the biggest highlights will be the U.S. Men’s National Team taking on Australia on June 19, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT. The city will also host several other exciting matchups, including Belgium vs. Egypt on June 15. Then on June 24, Qatar will face whichever team emerges from Europe—Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Seattle’s involvement continues into the knockout rounds, with a Round of 32 match scheduled for July 1 and a Round of 16 clash on July 6.
Here is the full schedule of 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle:
- June 15: Belgium vs. Egypt at noon
- June 19: U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Australia at noon
- June 24: Qatar vs. either Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia & Herzegovina at noon
- June 26: Egypt vs. IR Iran
- July 1: a Round of 32 match at 1 p.m. PT
- July 6: a Round of 16 match at 5 p.m. PT
With the full schedule now live on FIFA.com, fans can start planning their World Cup adventures. And for those hoping to snag seats, the next FIFA ticket lottery window opens on Thursday, December 11. And even if you don’t plan to attend any of the matches, you can at least get excited about all of the international soccer fans that will be visiting us throughout June and July—not to mention the positive economic impact that they will have on Seattle.