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U.S. vs Australia June 19 Seattle; tickets hit $2k

6/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United States will face Australia on June 19, 2026 at Seattle Stadium, kickoff at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. ET) on FOX and Telemundo.
Tickets cost $1,877 for a Section Category 3 seat and $2,967 for a club suite.
The roster includes seven World Cup debuts.
Christian Pulisic holds the U.S. assist record and has 87 caps.
Folarin Balogun recorded a World Cup brace, the second multi-goal game for the U.S.

History

Historical Context

The United States won the right to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup on July 4 1988, delivering the most-attended tournament ever (3,587,538 spectators) and the first indoor match at Detroit’s Pontiac Silverdome on June 18 1994. Building on that breakthrough, the 2026 Seattle friendly featuring Christian Pulisic and seven World Cup debutants showcases soccer’s entrenched commercial foothold in America.

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Story summary

The United States will face Australia on June 19, 2026 at Seattle Stadium, kickoff at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. ET) on FOX and Telemundo.
Tickets cost $1,877 for a Section Category 3 seat and $2,967 for a club suite.
The roster includes seven World Cup debuts.
Christian Pulisic holds the U.S. assist record and has 87 caps.
Folarin Balogun recorded a World Cup brace, the second multi-goal game for the U.S.

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