How the Northwest is getting ready for the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup trophy made a stop in Seattle on April 6, 2026. Soccer fans took selfies with the 18-karat solid gold statue that was displayed in front of mirrors at Victory Hall at the Boxyard.

How the Northwest is getting ready for the World Cup

The World Cup is coming to Seattle. The city is scheduled to host six matches, with the first game on June 15.

But the excitement won't be limited to Seattle. There are fan zones and base camps across the Northwest. The team from Jordan will be training at the University of Portland. Egypt will be training at Gonzaga University in Spokane and Belgium will be training at the Swedish Performance Center and Clubhouse in Renton.

Here's how fans and cities across the Northwest are getting ready.

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