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Seattle prepares for record crowds as USMNT faces Belgium in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Seattle prepares for record crowds as USMNT faces Belgium in World Cup
Summary

Seattle is set for a significant influx of spectators during the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) Round of 16 match against Belgium at Lumen Field on July 6, 2026. Local officials estimate that more than 1 million fans will participate in the event, potentially surpassing the attendance from the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade earlier this year. With the match expected to be one of the most-watched soccer games in U.S. history, city officials are bracing for large crowds across downtown and fan zones. The winner will advance to face Spain in the quarter-finals scheduled for the weekend.

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  • •Seattle anticipates over 1 million attendees for the USMNT vs Belgium match.
  • •Lumen Field is sold out for the World Cup clash.
  • •The attendance could exceed the Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade earlier this year.
  • •The match is expected to set viewership records for soccer in the U.S.
  • •The winner faces Spain in the quarter-finals on the weekend.
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  • 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle officials expecting 1 million-strong crowd for event set to surpass Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade
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Seattle is reportedly prepared for record-breaking crowds during the United States’ World Cup clash with Belgium. The USMNT are taking on Belgium in the Round of 16 at Seattle’s Lumen Field, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line.

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