4/4/2025
(Seattle, WA) The Seattle organizational committee for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup unveiled their official poster for the highly anticipated event on Thursday in Seattle. The poster is one of 16 posters that will be unveiled over the next month, as each Host City for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will reveal artwork to their region to celebrate the tournament. This is the first time that a FIFA World Cup™ has worked with local artists specific to each Host City to design each location’s poster.
The winning poster was created by artist Shogo Ota. Ota celebrated the community contest that saw dozens of Washington artists share their portfolios, concepts, and designs to capture the region’s vibrant culture, history, and passion for soccer. Ota, hailing originally from Japan, has called the Pacific Northwest home for more than a decade and owns and operates Tireman Studio from Camano Island, Washington.
Ota said, “I am so excited for visitors and residents alike to experience the good energy of this event in beautiful Seattle.” My design highlights our beautiful landscapes and that we welcome all people. I hope people make good memories while they’re here, and I also hope people find the small details in the poster that say so much about who we are in Seattle and Washington.”
SeattleFWC26 is the local organizing committee for Seattle’s participation as one of the 16 host cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 26™. As a not-for-profit organization, SeattleFWC26’s vision is to foster a positive legacy for our region, guided by the spirit of soccer, innovation, and inclusion. To keep updated on the latest news and involvement opportunities with SeattleFWC26, please sign up at http://www.seattlefwc26.org/
