World Soccer 2026 Tournament Schedule: West Coast Regional Matches

Info on locations, dates, and times of FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches taking place in Seattle, Vancouver BC, San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

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Nearly three and a half years after host cities were announced, the field is finally set for a soccer tournament that is poised to become the biggest sporting event in the history of the world (this is not a typo). The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ is taking its first-ever expanded 48-team tournament to 16 cities throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. That’s 104 matches that will play across 3,500 miles for 39 days, with the tournament culminating in New York/New Jersey on July 19, 2026.

Of the many amazing North American host cities, the Pacific Northwest was selected to hold matches in two of it’s most iconic cities: Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC, Canada. The respective stadiums that will host the matches for these two cities are a mere 144 miles (roughly 232. km) apart— but all roads (and rails and waterways) between Seattle and Vancouver run through Snohomish County.

With over 2,000-square miles (roughly 5,180 km) of adventure spanning the waters of Salish Sea to the peaks of the Cascade Mountains, Snohomish County is the premier destination to stay, play, and explore when the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ hits the Pacific Northwest. We may not be a host city, but soccer fans from around the world can plan a pitch-perfect escape to Snohomish County and discover that the best moments happen just outside the big city buzz.

In preparation for the world’s biggest sporting event coming to our region, we are pleased to share the west coast leg of the match schedule, which includes locations in Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Whether you plan to reach the games by car, plane, train, or sea vessel, all of these great locations are just a short trip from Snohomish County.

Seattle

Located less than 15 miles (roughly 39 km) from Snohomish County, Seattle is home to the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and it’s the birthplace of grunge music. The Emerald City is hosting six matches at Seattle Stadium (also known as Lumen Field), including four group stage matches, one round of 32 match, and one round of 16 match. The group stage matches feature powerhouse teams from groups B, D, and G, with the USA-Australia billed as the top match. You can reach the matches at Seattle Stadium by light rail, train, bus, or bike.

World Soccer 2026 Tournament Matches in Seattle

Group Stage

Belgium v Egypt
Monday, June 15
12 PM PST
Group G

USA v Australia
Friday, June 19
12 PM PST
Group D

TBD* v Qatar
Wednesday, June 24
12 PM PST
Group B
*Winner of playoff between Northern Ireland, Wales, Italy & Bosnia and Herzegovina

Egypt v Iran
Friday, June 26
8 PM PST
Group G

Round of 32

Group G Winner v 3rd place team from group A,E,H,I, or J
Wednesday, July 1
1 PM PST

Round of 16

Winner of Match 81 v Winner of Match 82
Monday, July 6
5 PM PST

Vancouver, BC

Less than 100 miles (roughly 258 km) north of the border from Snohomish County is one of the world’s foremost international cities. It’s known for amazing sites such as Stanley Park and Granville Island, and it hosted the winter games in 2010. Vancouver is hosting seven matches at BC Place, including five group stage matches, one round of 32 match, and one round of 16 match. Vancouver is one of only two locations you can watch Canada compete in the group stage, and the home team is giving fans two matches at BC Place — one against Qatar and the other Switzerland.

World Soccer 2026 Tournament Matches in Vancouver, BC

Group Stage

Australia v TBD*
Saturday, June 13
9 PM PST
Group D
*Winner of playoff between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia & Kosovo

Canada v Qatar
Thursday, June 18
3 PM PST
Group B

New Zealand v Egypt
Sunday, June 21
6 PM PST
Group G

Switzerland v Canada
Wednesday, June 24
12 PM PST
Group B

New Zealand v Belgium
Friday, June 26
8 PM PST
Group G

Round of 32

Group B Winner v 3rd place team from group E,F,G,I, or J
Thursday, July 2
8 PM PST

Round of 16

Winner of Match 85 v Winner of Match 87
Tuesday, July 7
1 PM PST

San Francisco Bay Area

Take a two-hour-and-fifteen-minute flight directly from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) in Snohomish County to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to explore the magic of the City by the Bay. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the famed Alcatraz Island and the historic cable cars climbing it’s steep hills, San Francisco is a proud west coast city. The San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (also known as Levi’s Stadium) is hosting six matches, including five group stage matches and one round of 32 match. Fans visiting the Bay Area will be treated to touted group stage clashes between such as Qatar versus Switzerland and Jordan versus Algeria.

World Soccer 2026 Tournament Matches in San Francisco Bay Area

Group Stage

Qatar v Switzerland
Saturday, June 13
12 PM PST
Group B

Austria v Jordan
Tuesday, June 16
9 PM PST
Group J

TBD* v Paraguay
Friday, June 19
9 PM PST
Group D
*Winner of playoff between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia & Kosovo

Jordan v Algeria
Monday, June 22
8 PM PST
Group J

Paraguay v Australia
Thursday, June 25
7 PM PST
Group D

Round of 32

Group D winner v 3rd place team from group B,E,F,I, or J
Wednesday, July 1
5 PM PST

Los Angeles

From PAE, you can reach Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) directly in less than three hours. LA is known for its sunny southern California weather, its many beaches, and being the epicenter of the entertainment world. Los Angeles Stadium (also known as SoFi Stadium) will host eight matches, including five group stage matches, two round of 32 matches, and a quarter final match. LA is hosting the tournament’s first match in the United States with a matchup between USA and Paraguay. USA will also face the winner of a playoff match that will be decided by March 2026.

World Soccer 2026 Tournament Matches in Los Angeles

Group Stage

USA v Paraguay
Friday, June 12
6 PM PST
Group D

Iran v New Zealand
Monday, June 15
6 PM PST
Group G

Switzerland v TBD*
Thursday, June 18
12 PM PST
Group G
*Winner of playoff between Northern Ireland, Wales, Italy & Bosnia and Herzegovina

Belgium v Iran
Sunday, June 21
12 PM PST
Group G

TBD* v USA
Thursday, June 25
7 PM PST
Group D
*Winner of playoff between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia & Kosovo

Round of 32

Group A 2nd place team v Group B 2nd place team
Sunday, June 28
12 PM PST

Group H winner v Group J 2nd place team
Thursday, July 2
12 PM PST

Quarterfinal

Winner of Match 93 v Winner of Match 94
Friday, July 10
12 PM PST

The west coast is in for some exciting match ups next summer. While you’re preparing for your trip out west for the beautiful game, be sure visit our beautiful cities in Snohomish County.


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