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Atlanta 2026
fifa world cup 2026
Atlanta becomes one of only two U.S. cities to have hosted both the Summer Olympics and the FIFA World Cup (Los Angeles the other).
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All of the Atlanta matches will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Check out their dedicated, FIFA World Cup Page:
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The 2026 World Cup will take place in three North American countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be the first time that the tournament is hosted by three different nations and it will be the very first time that the event will be contested in Canada. There will be a total of 16 venues used as host cities for the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. will have 11, Canada will have 2, and Mexico will have 3.
Additionally, the 2026 World Cup will debut an expanded format featuring 48 teams--as opposed to 32--split into 12 groups of 4.
Atlanta’s World Cup Games
schedule + tickets
full match schedule
SPAIN V. CABO VERDE
JUNE 18, 2026 • 12:00PM ET
TBD V. SOUTH AFRICA
JUNE 21, 2026 • 12:00PM
SPAIN V. SAUDI ARABIA
JUNE 24, 2026 • 6:00PM ET
MOROCCO V. HAITI
Tickets
Get more information for ticket options for the World Cup through FIFA’s website:
Ticket Information
TBD V. UZBEKISTAN
JULY 1, 2026 • 12:00PM ET
1L V. 3EHIJK
JULY 7, 2026 • 12:00PM ET
W86 V. W88
JULY 15, 2026 • 3:00PM ET
W99 V. W100
getting around
Check out info for MARTA (public transit), Atlanta Streetcard, Shuttles & Limo Services, Taxicabs, car and walking and biking in Atlanta:
Stadium Parking
0.15 miles from Stadium
Reverb by Hard Rock Downtown
Where to Stay
0.23 miles from Stadium
Club Wyndham Atlanta
0.31 miles from Stadium
Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center
0.39 miles from Stadium
Clarion Inn & Suites
0.55 miles from Stadium
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park
0.57 miles from Stadium
Embassy Suites By Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park
0.61 miles from Stadium
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
0.55 miles from Stadium
Glen Hotel, Autograph Collection
0.62 miles from Stadium
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Downtown
0.63 miles from Stadium
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Downtown
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explore atlanta
Check out our visitor’s guide for our recommended spots in the city.
visitor's guide
If you’re into food, Atlanta restaurants were recently awarded several Michelin Stars, explore some great restaurants and make reservations early.
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When it comes to entertainment: we may be biased, but we think you’ll love Your 3rd Spot, where guests from all over the country come to Explore + Connect.
Don’t forget to visit one of our favorite blues spots in the country, Northside Tavern, which hasn’t changed much since it was founded in 1952 for good reason.
If you’re in the mood for a Mai Tai, visit one of the country’s first Tiki Bars: Trader Vic’s
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