Seattle's transportation sector is preparing for the World Cup
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 12:50 pm
Seattle will host six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and shortly before the tournament, the Crosslake Connection light rail extension will open, linking Bellevue to downtown across Lake Washington. These two facts together reshape the reality of group transportation on match days. Here's how to plan group travel during FIFA 2026 in Seattle with the new transit landscape in mind.