Marshawn Lynch’s list of post-NFL side quests continues to grow with each passing year.
The Seattle Seahawks icon was in familiar territory on Friday night. Lynch was spotted on the field at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) in Seattle, Wash. But instead of striking fear into the hearts of opposing NFL defenses, Lynch was taking snapshots of Team USA’s FIFA World Cup match against Australia.
Lynch had a Canon camera in hand as the USMNT beat the Socceroos 2-0 to take hold of Group D.
Marshawn Lynch: USMNT Photographer pic.twitter.com/rATUTNMDaz
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The 40-year-old seemed to work just the first half, as the FOX broadcast panned to him watching the game next to his former Seahawks teammate Cliff Avril. Lynch may have become the first-ever World Cup credentialed photographer to have his own suite during a game.
Marshawn Lynch back in Seattle watching the #WorldCup. pic.twitter.com/CChqPPJVDO
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 19, 2026
Lynch probably didn’t want to get too close to the action this time around, or else risk a repeat of last year’s incident when he elbowed Seahawks running back George Holani.
There has been a surprising overlap between Seattle sports legends and credentialed sports photographers. Seattle Mariners superstar Ken Griffey Jr. has made waves of late for his skills behind the camera.
