Next Seattle Match
Belgium vs Egypt — Group Stage · Mon Jun 15, 12:00 PM PT
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New in 2026: The 48-team format and Round of 32 explained. The 2026 World Cup is the first ever with 48 teams — up from 32. Here's how the bracket works: 48 teams are split into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 teams from each group (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-place finishers (8 teams) advance — giving 32 teams in total. These 32 teams then play the Round of 32 (the new first knockout round, replacing what used to be the Round of 16 in old formats). After that: Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final. This means your team now has a third-place safety net in the group stage — finishing 3rd no longer automatically eliminates you.

Venue Info

Lumen Field Stadium

Address
800 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
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Capacity
65,123
FIFA World Cup configuration
Getting There
Sound Transit Link 1 Line ($3.50 ORCA fare) runs every 8-10 minutes from Westlake/Downtown to Stadium Station — 1 block from Lumen Field, ~10 minute ride from downtown. Direct from Sea-Tac in 43 minutes. Tailgating not permitted in stadium lots.
Full Transit Guide →
Bag Policy
Clear bags only · Max 12"×6"×12" · Mobile tickets required · No outside food/drink

Lumen Field · Seattle, WA

Seattle Fixtures

Lumen Field hosts 6 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches — four group stage games (including the marquee Australia vs USA on June 19, Belgium vs Egypt opener, Qatar vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Egypt vs IR Iran), one Round of 32 on July 1, and a Round of 16 on Monday, July 6. All times are PT (Pacific Time). Click any match to find flights and hotels.
FIFA Official Schedule ↗ Lumen Field ↗ Directions ↗

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