• World Cup Ready Business Resources: From the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce—The economic importance of the FIFA World Cup 26^TM Seattle extends beyond the duration of the event, with benefits ranging from short-term revenue boosts to long-term economic development and promotion of Washington state on the global stage.
• Seattle FIFA World Cu 26^TM: From SeattleFWC26, the official organization bringing the games to Washington—The road to 2026 is an exciting journey, and the group is committed to transparency and community engagement along the way. Learn more about the key milestones for 2025 and 2026.
• Comprehensive checklist to help businesses prepare for soccer’s World Cup™: From Fisher Phillips—Visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico and Canada next year as the three countries jointly host FIFA’s 2026 World Cup^TM—and your business might want to start preparing already.
• How employers can help prevent human trafficking: From BEST-Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking—With the anticipated influx of tourists, it is essential that businesses start preparing now for an increased risk of human trafficking.
• Watch Party Playbook: From the Seattle Sports Commission—The Playbook outlines the different types of public viewing events—commercial, non-commercial and special non-commercial—and explains the licensing requirements, including the need for a TV license from FIFA for public events and compliance with specific regulations.

Webinars:

• World Cup Ready: Game on, Washington! Your statewide FIFA Watch Party guide: 11 a.m., Jan. 14, 2026. Join  a dynamic webinar that will unveil the statewide playbook for hosting unforgettable FIFA World Cup watch parties. From the Seattle Chamber