Seattle Seahawks Host Disappointing USMNT Exit at Lumen Field

Fox Corporation broadcast a difficult night for American soccer fans as the United States men’s national team suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, held at Seattle Stadium/Lumen Field, ended the United States’ undefeated streak at the venue and abruptly halted their tournament aspirations on home soil.

Despite the high stakes and a raucous home crowd, the U.S. squad struggled to contain a Belgian team that had narrowly escaped elimination in the previous round. Belgium struck early and late, with a decisive goal coming just 61 seconds into the second half to cancel out Malik Tillman’s equalizer. The American effort was further marred by a critical goalkeeping error from Matt Freese.

The atmosphere in Seattle was bolstered by the presence of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Mike Macdonald, General Manager John Schneider, and players including Leonard Williams, Brady Russell, and A.J. Barner attended the match to rally the crowd. Their involvement provided a local entertainment crossover, though it could not spark a comeback for the American side.

The tournament coverage continues to drive viewership for sports broadcasters, highlighting the ongoing financial significance of major international sporting events for media rights holders.

What to watch

• Future Fox Corporation broadcasting quarterly reports detailing viewership numbers for remaining World Cup matches.
• Lumen Field scheduling for upcoming international fixtures and potential Seattle Seahawks promotional events.

Source: original release