AS THE OFFICIAL HOST CITY SUPPORTER OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 IN SEATTLE, THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS IS PROUD TO WE

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AS THE OFFICIAL HOST CITY SUPPORTER OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ IN SEATTLE, THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS IS PROUD TO WELCOME THE WORLD

ʔəsǰuʔil čəł ʔə ti sułəčiləp
We are joyful you have arrived

The Puyallup people have lived along the shores of the Salish Sea since time immemorial. Today, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is a sovereign nation of more than 6,000 members, carrying forward enduring values rooted in culture, community and care for the land.

As the Official Host City Supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ in Seattle, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians welcomes the world to our homeland. This marks a historic first: the Puyallup Tribe is the first Native American tribe to hold this role on the world’s largest sporting stage.

As visitors arrive from around the globe, we extend not just our home, but our culture – living, enduring and ready to be shared.

Learn more about the Puyallup Tribe and Tribal Council.

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https://seattlemag.com/news/how-seattles-world-cup-is-centering-coast-salish-culture/

How Seattle’s World Cup Is Centering Coast Salish Culture

As Seattle hosts six matches, the Puyallup Tribe is bringing Lushootseed language and Coast Salish culture to soccer’s global stage.

BY ALICIA ERICKSON JULY 1, 2026

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During the tournament, six matches are being held on the lands of Coast Salish peoples, who have lived here for thousands of years. And for the first time, Native nations are playing visible roles in official host-city ceremonies and events.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has made history as the first Indigenous nation to officially partner with a FIFA World Cup host city. The role grew from a partnership between Sounders FC and the Puyallup Tribe, launched in 2021. Throughout World Cup 26, the Puyallup Tribe is Seattle’s Official Legacy Supporter, bringing language, culture, and heritage from the Puyallup and other Coast Salish tribes into the tournament. So what exactly does this look like?

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