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Team USA Beats Australia, Seattle Sees 300k Soccer Fans
6/21/2026
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- Team USA defeated Australia at Seattle Stadium, drawing 67,000 spectators.
- Free watch parties at Pier 62 Seattle’s waterfront have drawn tens of thousands daily.
- About 210,000 riders used Link light rail for Seattle World Cup match between Belgium and Egypt.
- Miner’s Landing director Sean Fischer said the surge has boosted foot traffic and that the venue is ready for bigger crowds if another Team USA match is held at Seattle Stadium.
