Seattle Soccer Community Comes Together in Attempt to Break Guinness World Record™ for Largest Soccer Lesson on Sunday, June 15 at Pier 62 in Seattle, Marking “One Year to Go” Until FIFA World Cup 26™
Registration is now open to participate in the Guinness World Records™ attempt for the largest soccer lesson scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 p.m. PT at the Waterfront Park on Pier 62; Fans are encouraged to take part in an historical moment for the broader Seattle community
Sunday’s event is part of the “One Year to Go” celebrations for the FIFA World Cup 26™, with the tournament beginning on June 11, 2026 and Seattle’s first game kicking off on June 15, 2026.
Seattle Reign FC, Seattle Sounders FC, RAVE Foundation and Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ local organizing committee – SeattleFWC26 – will host a massive, all-Seattle event, marking exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26™. The event will take place on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 p.m. PT, right in the heart of Downtown Seattle on Pier 62, part of the city’s new Waterfront Park, making it a perfect family-friendly outing. Pier 62 is located at 1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101.
The centerpiece of the celebration is an ambitious GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Soccer Lesson, currently held by the San Jose Earthquakes with 956 participants on June 3, 2023. Seattle's goal is to bring together over 1,000 participants for a 30-minute soccer lesson led by Seattle’s soccer personalities including Reign FC and Sounders FC alumni players and coaches.
MEDIA NOTE: Members of the media wishing to attend any of the events mentioned here should RSVP with Hana Tadesse [HanaT@sea2026.org] of Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ local organizing committee.
This event is offered in partnership with Seattle Reign FC, Seattle Sounders FC, RAVE Foundation, Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
“We will honor all Coast Salish tribal communities at this special event, including our partners in community service, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians,” said Ashley Fosberg, Chief Impact and Fan Engagement Officer for Seattle Reign FC and Seattle Sounders FC. “We’re thrilled to have their support in bringing community together for this special moment.”
“Seattle is ready for the world. We already have the best fans on the planet — and now we’re ready to show the world what that looks like on the global stage,” said Peter Tomozawa, CEO of Seattle FWC26. “This record-breaking event is more than a celebration; it’s a statement. A statement that Seattle is a true soccer city and a proud Host City for the FIFA World Cup 26. We’re thrilled to collaborate with our incredible partners to bring our community together in this unforgettable way.”
Those interested in participating in Seattle’s largest soccer lesson World Record attempt must register HERE. After completing the registration process, each participant will receive an email with further instructions. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. PT. on the event date.