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UPDATED: FIFA World Cup 2026 | PHOTOS

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UPDATED: FIFA World Cup 2026 | PHOTOS

Photo: Saga Communications/Emma Toscani

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The FIFA World Cup festivities in the Pacific Northwest are off and running this summer.

Bellingham’s Fan Zone watch parties were lively during U.S. Men’s National Team’s two games that culminated in a loss to Belgium 3-2 Monday, July 6, knocking them out of the World Cup. Below are photos from the Bellingham Sportsplex where young soccer fans played their own games as the match played out on several screens, as well as some photos from The Den Sportsbar as the USMNT fell to Belgium.

Indoor soccer field with young players practicing while spectators watch from the sidelines behind a barrier.

Children and adults at the Bellingham Sportsplex watch as the U.S. v. Belgium game gets underway on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

People at a casual indoor event, eating pizza from stacked boxes while watching screens and talking.

Children and adults at the Bellingham Sportsplex watch as the U.S. v. Belgium game gets underway on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Older man in a gray jacket and jeans walks barefoot on an indoor soccer field while kids play in the background.

A retired soccer coach coaches the kids playing at the Bellingham Sportsplex how to shoot for an inflatable dartboard with their soccer balls on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Boy in a gray shirt kicks a soccer ball toward a small portable net in an indoor arena with a colorful inflatable slide in the background, and spectators nearby.

A father and son pass the soccer ball back and forth to each other over a net in the Bellingham Sportsplex during a Fan Zone watch party on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Group of children playing soccer inside an indoor sports facility with a blue/orange inflatable obstacle course in the background.

Kids scrimmage soccer on the field of the Bellingham Sportsplex during a Fan Zone watch party on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Boy in a gray jersey number 29 raises his arm on an indoor turf field; other kids play soccer in the background near a blue and orange inflatable obstacle course.

Kids scrimmage soccer on the field of the Bellingham Sportsplex during a Fan Zone watch party on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Children playing indoor soccer on artificial turf with inflatable obstacle course in the background.

Kids scrimmage soccer on the field of the Bellingham Sportsplex during a Fan Zone watch party on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Indoor soccer game with several kids on artificial turf; a boy in blue and yellow stands near the wall while others cluster near the ball in the center-right area of the image.

Kids scrimmage soccer on the field of the Bellingham Sportsplex during a Fan Zone watch party on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Children playing soccer on an indoor artificial turf field with a bright inflatable obstacle course in the background.

Kids scrimmage soccer on the field of the Bellingham Sportsplex during a Fan Zone watch party on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Girl in a white tank top and purple shorts stands with a soccer ball on an indoor turf field, facing three teammates in the background.

Kids scrimmage soccer on the field of the Bellingham Sportsplex during a Fan Zone watch party on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Two kids play foosball at a glowing neon-lit table in a dim arcade room or game area.

Children play foosball at a light-up table in the Bellingham Sportsplex on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Two players stand at a foosball table, mid-game as they reach for the rods.

A child plays against his father in foosball at a light-up table in the Bellingham Sportsplex on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Man wearing a red, white, and blue US flag shirt and headband watches an outdoor screen at a street-view event.

Fans watch the U.S. v. Beligum game on Monday, July 6 on the patio at The Den Sportsbar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Man with American flag vest seen from behind at an outdoor fan zone setup under striped canopies, watching a screen.

Fans watch the U.S. v. Beligum game on Monday, July 6 on the patio at The Den Sportsbar. Photo by Emma Toscani

People seated at a bar watching something off-camera, smiling and chatting; warm ambient lighting and a lamp on the counter.

Fans watch the U.S. v. Belgium match inside The Den Sportsbar on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

A man standing with arms raised behind his head in a casual living room, large tropical plant behind him, others seated and smiling.

Fans at The Den Sportsbar watch as the USMNT falls to Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Group of people on sofas in a cozy living room, watching something together; table with red bottles and a '16' sign visible on it.

Fans at The Den Sportsbar watch as the USMNT falls to Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6. Photo by Emma Toscani

Schweinhaus Biergarten was packed for many of the games these last few weeks, and U.S.’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 was no different. The line to order food and beverages stretched across most of the establishment with crowds decked out in red, white and blue throughout.

Spectators in a wooden sports bar watch a live soccer match on a wall of screens; one person wears a Rodman #22 jersey amid international flags.

Fans watch the U.S. v. Bosnia-Herzegovina match in Schweinhaus Biergarten on Wednesday, July 1. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowded beer garden with blue HB München banners, people chatting and eating under a wooden canopy.

People pack into Schweinhaus Biergarten for the U.S. v. Bosnia-Herzegovina match on Wednesday, July 1. The food and beverage line ends at the person on the right in the baseball cap. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd watching a soccer match on a wall-mounted TV at a colorful outdoor beer garden with string lights.

Fans watch the U.S. v. Bosnia-Herzegovina match in Schweinhaus Biergarten on Wednesday, July 1. Photo by Emma Toscani

Man with a beard blows into a large yellow and green party horn at a crowded indoor festival, bunting overhead and people watching with drinks nearby.

A man plays a vuvuzela in Schweinhaus Biergarten durin a watch party of the U.S. v. Bosnia-Herzegovina match on Wednesday, July 1. Photo by Emma Toscani

Three young men smile for a photo at an outdoor crowd, with two wrapped in American flag blankets and holding drinks near a railing.

Fans decked out in the American flag pose in Schweinhaus Biergarten on Wednesday, July 1. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowded beer festival under a wooden canopy with bunting and string lights; people cheer and raise drinks.

Fans at Schweinhaus Biergarten celebrate after U.S.’s win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1. Photo by Emma Toscani

Young men cheer and high-five at a crowded festival under string lights and bunting in a wooden-framed venue.

Fans at Schweinhaus Biergarten celebrate after U.S.’s win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1. Photo by Emma Toscani

Seattle was a hot bed of activity during the third match at Seattle Stadium (temporarily renamed Lumen Field) when Bosnia and Hervegovina took on Qatar in a noon match up on Wednesday, June 24. A march for Bosnia and Hervegovina fans led from Waterfront Park to the stadium several hours before the match began, with a few Qatari supporters in the mix.

Bosnia and Herzegovina won over Qatar 3-1 in an exciting match nearly solidifying their chances of playing against the U.S. on Wednesday, July 1. Below are some photos from the match and the march beforehand.

Large crowd of people in blue and yellow jerseys marching down a city street for a parade, with trees and buildings on either side.

Bosnia and Herzegovina fans and others march to Seattle Stadium ahead of the match against Qatar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd of sports fans walking down a city street, many wearing blue and yellow jerseys and a Bosnia and Herzegovina flag draped over a person in front center.

Bosnia and Herzegovina fans and others march to Seattle Stadium ahead of the match against Qatar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Large crowd of fans in blue and yellow, waving flags outside a stone building with arches, many wearing team colors and cheering.

Bosnia and Herzegovina fans and others march to Seattle Stadium ahead of the match against Qatar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Large crowd in blue and yellow clothing marching through a city street for a parade, flags raised, with a tall white office building in the background.

Bosnia and Herzegovina fans and others march to Seattle Stadium ahead of the match against Qatar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Huge crowd of soccer fans in blue and yellow waving flags down a city street, with tall buildings on both sides and a clear blue sky.

Bosnia and Herzegovina fans and others march to Seattle Stadium ahead of the match against Qatar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd-filled outdoor event under long white tents beside a large modern stadium on a bright day, with a blue sky above.

Crowds file into the two main gates for Seattle Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup match between Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Qatar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Wide view of a packed soccer stadium during a match, players on the green pitch and cheering stands.

Seattle Stadium at the beginning of the match. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowded soccer stadium filled with fans during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match, banners and large video boards visible around the arena.

The Qatar goal side of Seattle Stadium. Photo by Emma Toscani

Wide view of a packed soccer stadium on a sunny day, players on the green pitch and cheering fans in the stands.

The Qatar goal side of Seattle Stadium. Photo by Emma Toscani

Full stadium during a soccer match with players near the goal and FIFA World Cup 2026 banners in the stands.

The Qatar goal side of Seattle Stadium. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd of fans at a stadium entrance with a tall tower displaying three large colored gears and a curved white roof.

Crowds leave Seattle Stadium after the FIFA World Cup match between Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Qatar. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd strolling along a tree-lined street as colorful international flags hang overhead at an outdoor festival.

Pioneer Park in the aftermath of the Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Qatar match. Several watch parties for the Scotland v. Brazil and Morocco v. Haiti matches. Flags of participating countries hung on string in the main walkway of the Square. Photo by Emma Toscani

Bellingham was designated an Official Fan Zone for the World Cup due to the proximity of the city to Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle. Watch parties abound in the city of subdued excitement, including a block party hosted by The Den and The Wild Buffalo on Friday, June 19. Elsewhere, people are out watching games at Kulshan Trackside and Menace Brewing. Below are some photos from the block party and other spots around Bellingham.

Crowd gathered on a city street at an outdoor festival with a stage in the distance under a blue sky.

Crowds gathered in the beer garden at the block party on the 1300 block of Commerical Street in downtown Bellingham. Photo by Emma Toscani

A crowd of people gathered on a sunny city street, many wearing red, white, and blue outfits, with trees and a building in the background.

Crowds gathered in the beer garden at the block party on the 1300 block of Commerical Street in downtown Bellingham. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd watching a large stage screen at an outdoor festival labeled FAN ZONE.

A large LED screen was set up on the 1300 block of Commercial Street to broadcast the U.S.A. vs. Australia game to a large audience at the June 19 block party. Photo by Emma Toscani

Smiling woman in a yellow cap with arms outstretched in front of an Australian flag at a street festival.

Various attendents to the June 19 event sported clothing in support of either U.S.A. or Australia, the two games playing in the June 19 game. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd of spectators behind a green barricade at a sunny outdoor event, with a tall blue FIFA Michelob Ultra banner nearby.

Crowds gathered in the beer garden at the block party on the 1300 block of Commerical Street in downtown Bellingham. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd of people at an outdoor street event behind a green barrier with banners and trees in the background, many holding drinks.

Crowds gathered in the beer garden at the block party on the 1300 block of Commerical Street in downtown Bellingham. Photo by Emma Toscani

Group of people seated at outdoor tables along a sunny sidewalk, chatting and watching something off-camera.

Soccer fans enjoyed the patio in front of The Den on Commerical Street during the June 19 block party. Photo by Emma Toscani

Child in a red folding chair outdoors, wearing a cap, green scarf, and holding a purple water bottle.

A child wears FIFA World Cup-branded hat along with the coveted Bellingham Fan Zone scarf while the U.S.A. vs. Australia game plays on the tv in front of them. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd of people watching a large outdoor stage with a colorful LED screen and decorative side banners.

A large LED screen was set up on the 1300 block of Commercial Street to broadcast the U.S.A. vs. Australia game to a large audience at the June 19 block party. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd of people sitting on the street at an outdoor festival, with blue tents in the background.

A large crowd sat in the middle of Commerical Street to enjoy the game with friends and family on Friday, June 19. Photo by Emma Toscani

Three friends at an outdoor event wearing national flags as capes (Australia and the UK), smiling and holding drinks.

Various attendents to the June 19 event sported clothing in support of either U.S.A. or Australia, the two games playing in the June 19 game. Photo by Emma Toscani

Outdoor festival crowd with a man in a 'PULISIC 10' jersey raising his arm, wearing a red-white-blue feather headdress, beside a woman in a patterned shirt; American flag visible.

Various attendents to the June 19 event sported clothing in support of either U.S.A. or Australia, the two games playing in the June 19 game. Photo by Emma Toscani

Smiling woman in a blue USA shirt and sunglasses stands on a sunny sidewalk with two girls, one on crutches wearing a red USA shirt and the other in a patriotic dress with star headbands, all posing for a photo on a sunny street.

Various attendents to the June 19 event sported clothing in support of either U.S.A. or Australia, the two games playing in the June 19 game. Photo by Emma Toscani

Storefront adorned with large hanging soccer-ball balloons, flags in the window, and people seated outside under leafy trees.

JUXT Taphouse, a participating business in the Bellingham Fan Zone festivities, has hung inflatable soccer balls above their patio and the sidewalk on Holly Street in downtown Bellingham. Photo by Emma Toscani

Person with a colorful braided bun studded with blue and red flower clips at an outdoor crowd event, seen from behind.

A person decorated their hair with red and blue butterfly clips for the U.S.A vs. Australia game. Photo by Emma Toscani

Crowd seated on blankets at an outdoor festival with rusted silo structures in the background and string lights overhead.

A crowd sits and watches the FIFA World Cup games on the lawn at Kulshan Trackside on Friday, June 19. Photo by Adam Smith

Crowd sitting on lawn chairs and blankets in front of an outdoor stage with string lights overhead at a sunny festival ground.",

A crowd sits and watches the FIFA World Cup games on the lawn at Kulshan Trackside on Friday, June 19. Photo by Adam Smith

Crowd at an outdoor event with a man in a bright yellow shirt and wide-brimmed hat in the foreground, holding a bottle toward the camera.

Crowds gathered in the beer garden at the block party on the 1300 block of Commerical Street in downtown Bellingham. Photo by Adam Smith

Crowded outdoor event with people chatting; foreground man with curly hair and sunglasses wearing a US soccer jersey stands with arms crossed.

Crowds gathered in the beer garden at the block party on the 1300 block of Commerical Street in downtown Bellingham. Photo by Adam Smith

Group of people seated at a bar watching a soccer match on a large wall-mounted TV, banners and string lights overhead.

People watch a game at Menace Brewing in the Fountain District of Bellingham on Friday, June 12. Photo by Adam Smith

This story will be updated with more photos as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues.

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