FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the Emerald City on Monday and Tuesday, met with elected officials, selected members from SeattleFWC26 Seattle’s local organizing committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and leadership from the Seattle Sounders and Reign FC.
SOCCER MECCA
With Lumen Field set to host six matches during next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and another six matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, Seattle is poised to be a mecca for International soccer. During his whirlwind visit, Infantino visited Lumen Field and the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Club House. While visiting the Sounders FC and Reign FC Headquarters, Infantino observed a Sounder FC training session.
SOUNDERS SUCCESS BROUGHT ATTENTION
Seattle’s landscape and a commitment to its history and culture by elected officials and community leaders were all part of the reasons the Emerald City was picked to host two of the biggest tournaments in the world. Another reason for Seattle getting selected for the tournaments was the Sounders’ success. In 2022, the Sounders historic 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup title run saw them become the first American side to participate in the FIFA World Cup tournament that was played in Morroco a year later due to the pandemic. The Sounders Two MLS titles, four US Open Cup titles, and one Supporters Shield Cup are examples of the Club’s commitment to winning for its fan base.
NEXT STEPS
For the SeattleFWC2026, Sounders FC, Reign FC, and the elected officials will ensure that the teams and fans attending the matches have a safe, vibrant, fun, and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The complete list of qualified clubs can be accessed via FIFA.com. The roster includes European giants Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Juventus, and others, alongside some of the biggest names from South American football, such as Boca Juniors, River Plate, Palmeiras, Fluminense, and Flamengo.
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