Seattle light rail carried third-biggest crowds ever for World Cup

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1. 1h ago

   Seattle Light Rail Records Third-Busiest Day During World Cup

   Link light rail saw approximately 210,000 boardings on the day of the first World Cup match in Seattle. The event featured a game between Egypt and Belgium on June 15, 2026. Over 66,000 fans attended the match.

   What's confirmed:

   • Sound Transit estimates there were about 210,000 boardings on Link light rail on the day of the first World Cup match in Seattle.
   • The first World Cup match in Seattle drew over 66,000 fans.
   • The match between Egypt and Belgium took place on June 15, 2026.
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2. 3d ago

   Seattle Light Rail Sees Record Ridership for First World Cup Match

   The first World Cup match in Seattle drew over 66,000 fans and caused one of the busiest days in Link light rail history. Sound Transit estimates 210,000 boardings occurred during the event. City officials are now reviewing transit options following post-match congestion.

   What's confirmed:

   • The first World Cup match in Seattle had over 66,000 fans in attendance.
   • Sound Transit estimates there were 210,000 light rail boardings for the first Seattle World Cup match.
   • The event resulted in one of the busiest days in Link light rail history.
   • Seattle officials are reviewing transit options after post-match congestion.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Ticket prices for the USMNT-Australia match are skyrocketing.
   • Pioneer Square businesses saw significant gains after the first match.
   • The Pioneer Square pedestrian zone was the biggest win of the Seattle World Cup.
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