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4 arrested during USA v. AUS World Cup match held in Seattle

Jun 22, 2026, 8:54 AM

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Massive crowd in Seattle's Pioneer Square during FIFA World Cup (Photo courtesy of SPD)

(Photo courtesy of SPD)

Four people were arrested during Friday’s massive 2026 FIFA World Cup celebration when the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) defeated Australia 2-0 at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field).

Two people were arrested on trespassing charges, while another two individuals were arrested for drone-related offenses.

“It’s almost game time! #USAvsAUS is about to start. You know what I don’t see in this photo? A drone,” the Seattle Police Department (SPD) posted on X. “Keep it that way. There is a no fly zone near the stadium.”

Beyond the four arrests, SPD stated that things went smoothly as 67,000 people flooded Seattle Stadium, with tens of thousands more occupying the waterfront, Pioneer Square, and the stadium district.

No further details on the arrests have been revealed, as of this reporting.

Celebrities pack Seattle Stadium for USA’s World Cup win

As 67,000 fans packed Seattle Stadium to watch the USA defeat Australia at the World Cup match on Friday afternoon, a number of celebrities joined the crowd.

Familiar faces ranged from women’s soccer stars to Seahawks legends.

Former Seattle Sounder Kasey Keller shared a suite with women’s soccer star Alex Morgan.

A handful of Seahawks legends were also spotted, including Cliff Avril and Marshawn Lynch, who shared a suite.

Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, were cheering on Team USA.

Celebrity Paris Hilton, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, were also spotted at the game, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.

To top it off, Trinity Rodman brought the match ball out pre-game.

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