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Seattle hosts opening World Cup match with 66,000 fans

Published 16 June 2026

Seattle's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup drew a capacity crowd of over 66,000 fans to Lumen Field on Monday, June 15, for a 1-1 draw between Belgium and Egypt. The event, however, was partly overshadowed by controversy surrounding the city's handling of public demonstrations near the stadium.

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