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The World Cup officially arrived in Seattle one month ago.
Lumen Field (renamed "Seattle Stadium" due to FIFA licensing rules) hosted six matches, including four in the group stage and two in the knockout rounds. Seattle's World Cup games produced a total of 20 goals, including an extra time thriller between Belgium and Senegal that saw three goals in the last minutes of regulation and added time.
United States soccer fans saw the team at both its best and worst in Seattle during the tournament: after a dominant 2-0 win over Australia in the group stage, the USMNT's World Cup run ended earlier this month with a 4-1 rout by Belgium in the round of 16.
Seattle opened fans zones across the city (including one that floated on Elliott Bay), operated a free shuttle service for downtown, shut down roads around the stadium for pedestrians, created new public transit ORCA cards to celebrate the event, and gave Lumen Field a makeover to accommodate FIFA's sponsorship rules.
One month later, the city has scaled back some of the changes made for the World Cup. But there's still plenty of soccer to be played across the city, including the team's professional and semi-professional teams.
And there's still a World Cup third-place match and final to be played.
The World Cup final will feature Spain vs. Argentina. Here's what you need to know to catch the final match of this year's tournament:
The World Cup third place match will feature France vs. England. Here's what you need to know ahead of Saturday's bronze medal clash:
While some of the fan zones have already come down, there are still a few keeping the party going. Here's where to catch the World Cup final at a fan zone in Seattle:
There are many other ways to watch the game, including at local bars or other fan zones across the state.
Tickets to the World Cup Final start at $7,707 as of July 15. Lower-level seating for the match will cost you $12,000 or more. The most expensive ticket listed on July 15 was priced at $43,855.
FIFA's official site listed tickets as cheap as $7,380 and as expensive as $32,970. The cheapest seats on FIFA's resale ticket marketplace started at $8,533.
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Saturday's match between France and TK start at $1,369. Most seats in the upper levels of Miami Stadium are around the $1,400 mark, while lower levels range closer to $2,000 and up.
FIFA's last-minute ticket site did not list any available tickets for the Bronze Final, while the FIFA resale marketplace had tickets starting at $1,045.
Shop World Cup tickets to third place game on StubHub
The lineup for FIFA's World Cup final halftime show includes Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Burna Boy and Gustavo Dudamel.
Zachary Fletcher is a trending news reporter with USA TODAY Network's Washington state team. Keep up with him on X (@zdfletch), BlueSky (@zfletcher.bsky.social) or reach him at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: When's the World Cup final? How to watch, and what's on at halftime
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Lumen Field (renamed "Seattle Stadium" due to FIFA licensing rules) hosted six matches, including four in the group stage and two in the knockout rounds. Seattle's World Cup games produced a total of 20 goals, including an extra time thriller between Belgium and Senegal that saw three goals in the last minutes of regulation and added time.
United States soccer fans saw the team at both its best and worst in Seattle during the tournament: after a dominant 2-0 win over Australia in the group stage, the USMNT's World Cup run ended earlier this month with a 4-1 rout by Belgium in the round of 16.
Seattle opened fans zones across the city (including one that floated on Elliott Bay), operated a free shuttle service for downtown, shut down roads around the stadium for pedestrians, created new public transit ORCA cards to celebrate the event, and gave Lumen Field a makeover to accommodate FIFA's sponsorship rules.
One month later, the city has scaled back some of the changes made for the World Cup. But there's still plenty of soccer to be played across the city, including the team's professional and semi-professional teams.
And there's still a World Cup third-place match and final to be played.
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How to watch the 2026 World Cup Final
The World Cup final will feature Spain vs. Argentina. Here's what you need to know to catch the final match of this year's tournament:
- Location: East Rutherford, NJ
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Kickoff: 12 p.m. PT
- TV: FOX
- Stream: FOX One, Peacock
How to watch the 2026 World Cup third place match
The World Cup third place match will feature France vs. England. Here's what you need to know ahead of Saturday's bronze medal clash:
- Location: Miami Gardens, FL
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 2 p.m. PT
- TV: FOX
- Stream: FOX One, Peacock
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in Seattle
While some of the fan zones have already come down, there are still a few keeping the party going. Here's where to catch the World Cup final at a fan zone in Seattle:
- Seattle Center's LET'S PLAY SEA '26 will host a final viewing party with a live KEXP DJ set. (305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, no tickets required)
- Seattle Match Day Live at Victory Hall, hosted by the Seattle Mariners, includes a 23-foot indoor screen, local breweries and food trucks along with other games and activities next to Seattle Stadium. (1201 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134, no tickets required)
There are many other ways to watch the game, including at local bars or other fan zones across the state.
How much are tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final?
Tickets to the World Cup Final start at $7,707 as of July 15. Lower-level seating for the match will cost you $12,000 or more. The most expensive ticket listed on July 15 was priced at $43,855.
FIFA's official site listed tickets as cheap as $7,380 and as expensive as $32,970. The cheapest seats on FIFA's resale ticket marketplace started at $8,533.
Shop World Cup Final tickets on StubHub
How much are tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup bronze final?
Saturday's match between France and TK start at $1,369. Most seats in the upper levels of Miami Stadium are around the $1,400 mark, while lower levels range closer to $2,000 and up.
FIFA's last-minute ticket site did not list any available tickets for the Bronze Final, while the FIFA resale marketplace had tickets starting at $1,045.
Shop World Cup tickets to third place game on StubHub
Who is performing at the World Cup Final halftime show?
The lineup for FIFA's World Cup final halftime show includes Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Burna Boy and Gustavo Dudamel.
Zachary Fletcher is a trending news reporter with USA TODAY Network's Washington state team. Keep up with him on X (@zdfletch), BlueSky (@zfletcher.bsky.social) or reach him at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: When's the World Cup final? How to watch, and what's on at halftime
Continue reading...
