Seahawks icons Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch back in Seattle for World Cup match

The Seattle Seahawks had a major presence at Friday’s USMNT World Cup match, with Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch back in familiar territory. The Seahawks legends returned to Seattle as the United States beat Australia 2-0.

Cliff Avril joined Wilson and Lynch, giving fans a reunion with the franchise’s Super Bowl XLVIII championship core. Their appearance added local emotion to an already massive World Cup moment.

The match took place at Lumen Field, officially called Seattle Stadium during the tournament. It gave the venue another historic chapter after years of defining the Seahawks’ home-field advantage.

The NFL shared the moment on X, formerly Twitter, using FOX Sports footage as Wilson, Lynch, Avril and Ciara appeared during the broadcast.

“Back home (via @FOXSports)”

Back home (via @FOXSports) pic.twitter.com/QsSe6GcPb0

— NFL (@NFL) June 19, 2026

The broadcast showed the United States leading Australia 2-0 in the 54th minute. The USMNT held that score to secure a shutout win and clinch a spot in the World Cup Round of 32.

For Seattle fans, Wilson’s return to the city felt especially significant. His exit from the Seahawks created a complicated chapter, but Friday offered a warmer public moment.

Lynch’s presence only deepened the nostalgia. Few players remain more tied to the city’s football identity, and his return alongside Wilson brought back memories of Seattle’s championship peak.

Ciara also played a role in the event, delivering the commemorative coin before the match. Her appearance added another mainstream entertainment layer to the night.

The moment mattered beyond nostalgia. It showed how the World Cup has pulled major American sports figures into the spotlight.

For the Seahawks, the reunion connected the city’s football past with its global soccer present, giving fans a scene that felt both familiar and new.

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