CID businesses report a major decline in foot traffic during the FIFA World Cup as residents protest Mayor Katie Wilson over ...

For months, political tensions, the war in Iran, and pushback against the "Pride Match" designation have overshadowed the World Cup. All of that was present in the lead-up to Friday’s game.

Thousands of people packed into Seattle Stadium and the streets outside in a World Cup match between Iran and Egypt that drew not only soccer fans but also protestors.