Seattle hosted six FIFA World Cup matches and ranks among the best of the 16 host cities.

From June 15 to July 6, Seattle was a host city for six FIFA World Cup matches, which saw more than three million visitors visit downtown Seattle, according to the Downtown Seattle Association. The six games hosted in Seattle brought in teams and fans from Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Iran Qatar, Senegal and the United States.  

Over the course of the World Cup’s run in Seattle, the city positioned themselves as one of the top host cities in the United States. Seattle was ranked as the No. 1 stadium experience of all World Cup venues by The Athletic. The city was also ranked as the No. 1 U.S. host city by fans, per Action Network’s Fan Experience Index. And for the venue quality, match schedule, location, climate, transit, tourist activities, walkability and bonus fan experiences, Sports Illustrated ranked Seattle No. 1 among all U.S. host cities.  

Read more about Seattle’s success as a host city here.

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