"Our city is ready, the fans are ready, and I can't wait!" wrote the city's newly elected mayor, Katie Wilson, in a surprising statement. "The FIFA World Cup is coming to Seattle, and we're excited to be part of the global celebration. With matches on Juneteenth and Pride, we can show the world that in Seattle, everyone is welcome. What an unbelievable honor!"
The measure was presented as a gesture to promote a "welcome" environment where everyone has their place, although the debate has already begun regarding the true scope of the message and whether inclusivity is genuinely respected.
This match will close Group G on June 27, 2026 at midnight (Argentina time). That same group also includes Belgium and New Zealand, who will face each other simultaneously in Vancouver. Seattle will also host five other World Cup matches, including one in the round of 32 and another in the round of 16.
