LETTER FROM AMERICA: The look behind the smile

Upon being present at the Seattle stadium, the author observed a dense presence of snipers on the surrounding high-rise buildings.

Present in Seattle to watch the crucial match between hosts USA and Australia in the decisive game for the first ticket from Group D to the knockout round, the author clearly sensed the tension and caution of the security forces. This was especially true after the series of shootings in Kansas, which left one person dead and four injured.

Although it has not been proven that this incident is related to the 2026 World Cup , Argentinian fans riding in the ride-hailing vehicle were directly affected by the driver being shot in the leg.

Security measures were undoubtedly heightened to the highest level. While present at the Seattle stadium, the author observed a dense presence of snipers on the surrounding high-rise buildings, with binoculars in hand, constantly monitoring crowded areas inside and outside the stadium.

The author took a commemorative photo with two patrol officers on the Seattle stadium grounds before the USA-Australia game began.

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In the Fan Zones and restaurants surrounding the stadium, where large crowds of fans gathered without tickets to watch the US beat Australia 2-0 but still wanted to enjoy the soccer festival in Seattle, police patrols were present, observing and ready to assist visitors.

The scorching midday sun didn't deter the fans from crowding the stands, despite black market tickets reaching up to $3,000 each at the last minute. Outside the stadium, thousands of supporters chanted "USA" whenever their team had possession or launched an attack. This also kept Seattle's police force and National Guard working at full capacity.

As a matter of habit, Seattle police officers always wear a smile when international tourists ask for souvenir photos. However, their eyes are constantly on the every move of the crowds heading towards Lumen Field, the center of the field used for both American football and baseball.

The responsibility is heavy, but ensuring the utmost safety for the World Cup is what every international visitor and American soccer fan expects from the security forces right now…

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Source: https://nld.com.vn/thu-tu-my-anh-mat-sau-nu-cuoi-196260620215654653.htm