SNOHOMISH COUNTY, DEC. 17: To prepare Snohomish County for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) will host an interactive planning session.

The professional soccer tournament between national teams is held every four years, and in 2026 Seattle will be one of the hosting cities on the West Coast, along with Vancouver, San Francisco and L.A. Lumen Field will host games from June 2026 to July, including two in the knockout stage.

“Be part of shaping Snohomish County’s future as we prepare to host visitors from around the world. Together, we’ll create a roadmap for success that drives long-term economic growth and community engagement,” the event post said.

The planning session will feature insights from speakers representing the FWC26 Seattle Local Organizing Committee, Sound Transit, the City of Everett, and other key stakeholders. Attendees will learn about transportation planning, infrastructure development, tourism promotion and business readiness. Local businesses, economic development professionals, government officials, transportation planners, hospitality and tourism representatives and community leaders are encouraged to attend.

The free Zoom, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, is part of EASC’s Coffee Chat series and is open to the public.

The event is hosted by Sound Transit, Snohomish County Sports Commission, and the city of Everett.

Based on a press release from Economic Alliance of Snohomish County.