The worldwide soccer tournament known as the “World Cup” takes place every four years. Football teams from around the globe compete for the coveted trophy. Not surprisingly, it is estimated that 10 times as many people watch the World Cup as watch the NFL Super Bowl football championship in the United States.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), is the worldwide governing body for the international game of football, known as soccer in the United States. The FIFA Museum in Zurich, Switzerland holds a vast collection of FIFA memorabilia. Their exhibits showcase the history of football and the championship FIFA World Cup games. If you can’t make it to the museum, take a virtual tour of FIFA Museum (english)
2026 FIFA World Cup
The world’s premier international football competition will return in 2026 in an expanded edition. For the first time, the World Cup will include 48 teams playing 80 matches in 16 cities/stadiums in three countries (Canada, Mexico, USA):
- UNITED STATES: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.
- MEXICO: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
- CANADA: Toronto, Vancouver
U.S. Stadiums for FIFA World Cup 26™
- Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Boston – Gillette Stadium
- Dallas – AT&T Stadium
- Houston – NRG Stadium
- Kansas City – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
- Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
- Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
- New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
- Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
- San Francisco/Bay Area – Levi’s Stadium
- Seattle – Lumen Field
FAQ for FIFA World Cup 26™
- Qualification for FIFA World Cup 26™ start in September 2023.
- Matches for FIFA World Cup 26™ will be played between the months of June and July.
- There will be 12 groups of four. Hopefuls will play eight games from group stage through to the final.
- The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams from the groups will progress to the round of 32.
- Final will be played on 19 July, 2026. As of October 2023, no stadium was announced, but Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles have been mentioned as possibilities.
More info: FIFA World Cup 2026™ | Host Cities, Dates, Teams & more
FIFA World Cup – Seattle viewing information
Seattle is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More info: Seattle (fifa.com)
As information becomes available, we will post information about watch parties, any discounts, or news about FIFA World Cup 26™.
Select soccer bars and pubs in Seattle
(Listed alphabetically by city or location, Seattle listed roughly north to south by neighborhood)
Issaquah: Malarky’s Sports Grill, 1025 NW Gilman Blvd., Ste E-7 Issaquah, WA 98027
Kent: JPs Taproom & Grill, 13038 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Kent, WA 98030
Kent: Gators Sports Bar and Grill, 21609 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Seattle/Roosevelt: The Atlantic Crossing Pub, 6508 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Seattle/Greenlake: St. Andrews Bar & Grill, 7406 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
Seattle/Ballard: The Taproom at Reubens Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Seattle/Fremont: Fremont Dock Sport Bar & Grill, 1102 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Seattle/ Fremont: LTD Bar & Grill, 309 N 36th St, Seattle, Washington 98103
Seattle/Fremont: George And Dragon Pub, 206 N 36th St. Seattle WA 98103
Seattle/Phinney: Prost!, 7311 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98103
Seattle/Queen Annee: Queen Anne Beerhall, 203 W Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98119
Seattle/Pike Market: Kells Seattle | Irish Restaurant & Bar, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
Seattle/Capitol Hill: Rhein Haus, 912 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Seattle/Atlantic: Wonder Coffee & Sports Bar, 1800 S Jackson, Seattle WA 98144
Seattle/Columbia City: Rookies Sports Bar and Grill, 3820 S Ferdinand St (between S Rainier Ave & S 39th Ave), Seattle, WA 98118
Seattle/Georgetown: Marco Polo Bar & Grill, 5613 4th Ave S (between Findlay St & Orcas St), Seattle, WA 98108.
West Seattle/Morgan Junction: The Bridge, 6301 California Ave SW Seattle, Washington 98136
West Seattle/Gatewood: The Westy, 7908 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Tacoma: Doyle’s Public House, 208 St. Helens Ave South, Tacoma, WA. 98402
Vashon: Sporty’s, 17611 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070
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