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City council passes resolution supporting Seattle’s bid to host 2026 World Cup

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday issuing its support for bringing the 2026 World Cup to Seattle.

Mayor Jenny Durkan proposed the resolution and voiced her support of the city’s bid.

“Seattle is North America’s best soccer town, with a fan base whose passion for the game rivals any other. As part of the United Bid of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, our City will aggressively compete to be one of at least a dozen cities that host the 2026 World Cup,” Durkan said in a statement Tuesday. “It would be an unprecedented opportunity for our City, our fans, and our region’s economy.