Korean fans celebrate South Korea's winning goal against Czechia during a World Cup watch party in Los Angeles on Jun. 11. Captured from FOX Soccer YouTube channel
SEATTLE — Korean community organizations and businesses across the United States organized watch parties for Thursday's World Cup group stage match between South Korea and Mexico, building on the enthusiasm that drew fans to similar gatherings during the team's opening victory over Czechia last week.
From Seattle and Los Angeles to New York, Korean Americans have turned restaurants, community centers and public venues into gathering places for supporters eager to cheer on the national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the Seattle area, local Korean organizations hosted public viewing events for South Korea's tournament opener against Czechia last Thursday and planned additional gatherings for the Mexico match.
The largest event was scheduled at Seattle Center's Mural Amphitheatre, an outdoor venue near the iconic Space Needle that regularly hosts major public festivals and cultural events. The gathering carried added significance in Seattle, one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
