World Cup Trophy Arrives in Seattle for Fan Viewing

The iconic FIFA trophy will be on display at a local bar ahead of the 2026 World Cup games.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:35pm

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The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Seattle, giving local fans a rare opportunity to see the coveted prize up close. The trophy will be on display at the Hatback Bar & Grille in Victory Hall for a few days before moving on to the next city on its global tour.

Why it matters

As one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup, Seattle is excited to welcome the trophy and build anticipation for the upcoming international soccer tournament. Allowing fans to view the trophy in person is a unique experience that will only heighten the city's enthusiasm for the world's biggest sporting event.

The details

The FIFA World Cup trophy will be presented at 30 FIFA member associations across 75 stops over the span of 150 days as part of the 'FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola'. The trophy's stop in Seattle precedes the first World Cup match to be played in the city on June 15.

  • The World Cup trophy will be on display in Seattle from April 5-7, 2026.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026.
  • The first World Cup match in Seattle will be played on June 15, 2026.

The players

FIFA

The international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer.

Coca-Cola

A long-standing partner of FIFA and the sponsor of the 'FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour'.

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What they’re saying

“The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is bringing the most coveted prize in football to Seattle. As a long-standing partner of FIFA, Coca-Cola is proud to give fans across the globe the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the original FIFA World Cup Trophy, the most coveted trophy in the world, up close ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026™.”

— FIFA

What’s next

The World Cup trophy will continue its global tour, visiting 30 FIFA member associations across 75 stops over the span of 150 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The takeaway

The arrival of the iconic World Cup trophy in Seattle is an exciting milestone for the city as it prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This rare opportunity for fans to view the coveted prize up close will only heighten the anticipation and enthusiasm for the upcoming international soccer tournament.