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July 6th, 2026

Fans say Seattle is best World Cup host city as crowds flood stadium before USA vs. Belgium

The men's USA team is less than an hour away from taking on Belgium in Seattle for the World Cup.

KIRO Newsradio reporter Jillian Raftery was out in the madness that has taken over Pioneer Square and shared a firsthand experience with "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio.

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