The Seattle Sounders and Paris Saint-Germain showed how host cities can score points with brands and fans through resilient planning.

Paris Saint-Germain faces the Seattle Sounders on Monday at Lumen Field, needing a win to clinch a spot in the Club World Cup knockout stage.

Seattle has proven it has the fans and the passion to fully support the FIFA World Cup in 2026, it's there that our city will host six matches, including a Team USA Group Stage match and a Round of 16 contest. The "warm-up" was a globally prestigious event. Seattle showed it was ready. FIFA put on an amazing show. Now, it's on to 2026.