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Seattle sky lit up by drone display for FIFA match

Technological spectacle brings international soccer highlights to the Pacific Northwest

Foreign PolicyPublished June 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The Seattle skyline at night with drones lights showing flags and 1-1

Residents in Seattle, Washington, were treated to a high-tech display on Monday evening as 400 drones took to the sky to broadcast the score of the FIFA match between Egypt and Belgium. The synchronized light show served as a digital scoreboard, marking a unique intersection of aviation technology and global sports entertainment. Spectators on the ground expressed enthusiasm for the display, with one attendee noting that the event successfully brought the energy of the match directly to the local crowd.

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