Browsing: World Cup 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears, Kitsap County bars are gearing up with special viewing parties, extended hours and drink specials to draw local fans to every match.
Seattle is ramping up security, transit, and hotel capacity as World Cup fans pour in. Officials say downtown and stadium districts should brace for record-breaking crowds.
Promised as a windfall, the 2026 World Cup is forcing North American cities to confront a harsher reality: hotel overbuilding, fragile tourism forecasts and shrinking profit margins.
FIFA and U.S. Soccer officials toured Washington, DC with Events DC leaders as the city showcased venues and infrastructure ahead of a crucial decision on 2026 World Cup host cities.
FIFA has announced 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, notably excluding Washington, D.C., prompting debate over the capital’s omission.
The Kennedy Center will host the FIFA World Cup 26â„¢ Final Draw, bringing global football leaders, teams, and fans together in Washington, D.C. for this landmark event.
Washington, D.C., long seen as a natural World Cup stage, was left off the 2026 host list amid stadium concerns, political hurdles and stronger bids from rival U.S. cities.