Round of 16 Draw for World Soccer 2026 Tournament in Seattle & Vancouver

As the world soccer 2026 tournament moves deeper into its elimination stages, two of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic cities take center stage one last time for some of the tournament's most exciting matchups. After hosting some of the most memorable matches in the first round and the round of 32 stages, Seattle and Vancouver, BC are both gearing up for epic battles that will each send a nation home — and one nation a step closer to soccer glory.

This week, Seattle Stadium and BC Place Vancouver are each hosting one match in the round of 16 stage of the world soccer 2026 tournament. The Seattle match features two nations that have made stops in the Emerald City earlier in the tournament. The Vancouver match features a familiar face and a new visitor that fought its way through the first round of elimination matches to reach the Pacific Northwest. We’ve put together a guide that gives the rundown on each nation competing in the round of 16 stage at Seattle Stadium and BC Place Vancouver.

Whether you're planning to attend either match, both matches, or one of the many soccer-related events, watch parties, activations, or experiences in the the region, make it your goal to visit the beautiful cities of Snohomish County for this once-in-a-lifetime PNW soccer adventure.

Seattle is home to the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and it’s the birthplace of grunge music. The city's round of 16 elimination match features Belgium and United States at Seattle Stadium. The winner moves on to play the winner of Portugal and Spain in the quarterfinals at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10. This match up between Belgium and United States will be the last tournament match hosted in Seattle. You can reach the matches at Seattle Stadium from Snohomish County by light rail, train, bus, bike, or car.

Remaining matches at Seattle Stadium (matchup, date, time)

• Round of 16 (elimination match): Belgium vs. United States (July 6 @ 5 pm PT)

A short trip north of the Canadian border is one of the world’s foremost international cities: Vancouver, BC. It’s a city full of culture, great food, nature, and it’s home to Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds. Vancouver will host a round of 16 elimination match featuring Switzerland and Colombia at BC Place Vancouver. The winner moves on to play the winner of Argentina and Egypt in the quarterfinals at Kansas City Stadium on July 11. This matchup between Switzerland and Colombia will be the last tournament match in Vancouver. You can reach the matches at BC Place Vancouver from Snohomish County by train, bus, or car.

Remaining matches at BC Place Vancouver (nations, date, time)

• Round of 16 (elimination match): Switzerland vs. Colombia (July 7 @ 1 pm PT)

⚽Explore Beyond the Pitch: From the opening kick to the triumphant hoisting of the trophy — and beyond — Snohomish County, WA is your top destination for a pitch-perfect escape. In Snohomish County, you’ll discover that the best pre- and post-match plays aren’t made on turf, they’re made on trails, kayaks, and brewery patios. When the beautiful game kicks off in the Pacific Northwest, plan your escape in one of the many beautiful cities in Snohomish County. ⚽