Fans in Seattle provide USMNT ‘extra motivation’ in forever World Cup atmosphere
The sellout crowd of 66,925 fans arrived draped in red, white, and blue on a sun-splashed Friday afternoon in Seattle.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Fans in Seattle provide USMNT ‘extra motivation’ in forever World Cup atmosphere By Michael Duarte Published June 19, 2026, 9:06 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google SEATTLE — The sellout crowd of 66,925 fans arrived draped in red, white, and blue on a sun-splashed Friday afternoon in Seattle. See Also Alex Freeman’s ‘full-circle’ World Cup moment continues meteoric USMNT rise Together they transformed Lumen Field into a temporary capital of the United States. Australian supporters donned gold and green, and carved out small pockets throughout the stands. But the day belonged to the U.S. from the opening notes of the national anthem until the final chorus of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after the match ended.
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