Seattle World Cup 2026 Schedule: All 6 Lumen Field Matches
Seattle hosts six 2026 World Cup matches at Lumen Field ("Seattle Stadium") from June 15 to July 6, including USA vs. Australia on June 19 and a Round of 16. Full schedule, kickoff context, and the eSIM that follows your team.
Published June 7, 2026·5 min read
Summary
Seattle hosts six 2026 World Cup matches at Lumen Field — branded "Seattle Stadium" for the tournament — running June 15 to July 6, including USA vs. Australia on June 19 and a Round of 16 knockout. The venue seats up to 68,740 fans. Here's the full fixture list, which dates draw the biggest crowds, and how to stay connected across every host city.
Seattle's six matches at a glance
Per FIFA, Seattle's slate is four group-stage games, one Round of 32, and one Round of 16 across the tournament's June 11–July 19 run. The standout is the USA's group match against Australia on June 19 — expect it to be the hardest ticket and the busiest transit day of the city's World Cup.
| Date | Match | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| June 15 | Belgium vs. Egypt | Group stage |
| June 19 | USA vs. Australia | Group stage (marquee) |
| June 24 | Qatar vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | Group stage |
| June 26 | Egypt vs. Iran | Group stage |
| July 1 | Round of 32 | Knockout |
| July 6 | Round of 16 | Knockout |
Which dates to prioritize
June 19 (USA vs. Australia) is the loudest, busiest, and most expensive day — book hotels and plan transit early using our eat & stay guide and getting-there guide. The July 6 Round of 16 is the other premium ticket, since a knockout in Seattle means a win-or-go-home atmosphere. The three other group games (June 15, 24, 26) are the value picks if you just want a World Cup match in a great stadium without paying USA-match prices.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
Your seat lives in the FIFA World Cup 26™ app as a mobile ticket, and Seattle's Link light rail, Uber, and Lyft all run on data. A North America eSIM puts you on T-Mobile or AT&T the moment you land at Sea-Tac (SEA) and keeps working if your team advances to Vancouveror any other host city — no SIM swap, from US$5.
FAQ
QHow many World Cup 2026 matches does Seattle host?
ASeattle hosts six matches at Lumen Field. Four group-stage games (June 15, 19, 24, 26), a Round of 32 on July 1, and a Round of 16 on July 6. The marquee fixture is USA vs. Australia on June 19.
QWhen does the USA play in Seattle?
AThe USA plays Australia at Lumen Field on June 19, 2026. It's the highest-demand match of Seattle's tournament — arrive at Stadium Station about 2.5 hours before kickoff because Link and security both surge.
QIs Lumen Field called Seattle Stadium for the World Cup?
AYes — FIFA rebrands sponsor-named venues during the tournament. All tickets, broadcasts, and signage say "Seattle Stadium." It's the same building — Lumen Field at 800 Occidental Ave S — that locals and transit apps still call Lumen Field.
QWhat is Lumen Field's capacity for the World Cup?
ALumen Field holds up to 68,740 fans for World Cup matches. It's the same venue that sets MLS attendance records for the Sounders, so expect a loud, full house at every fixture.
Bottom line
Six matches, one downtown stadium, and the easiest transit of any US host city — Seattle is a fan-friendly base for World Cup 2026. Lock your dates, then plan the rest with our Seattle fan guide, Fan Festival guide, and a World Cup 2026 eSIM before you fly.