Atlanta Welcomes the World
Atlanta is honored to be among the host cities for FIFA World Cup 2026. World-class Mercedes-Benz Stadium is ready to welcome players and fans from all over the world, and the city in the forest is ready to show the globe how we do things on a different level.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest edition of the world’s most popular sporting event yet, with 48 teams vying for soccer’s biggest prize in 104 matches hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Atlanta
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and the Final Match will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
We are excited and honored that FIFA chose Atlanta as one of the sites for eight matches, including:
June 15, 2026
June 18, 2026
June 21, 2026
June 24, 2026
June 27, 2026
July 1, 2026, Round 32
July 7, 2026, Round 16
July 15, 2026, Semifinal
All eight matches will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Only two U.S. cities will have hosted both the Summer Olympics and the FIFA World Cup – Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Atlanta is built for large-scale events. Whether it is the Centennial Olympic Games, Super Bowl, College Football Playoff National Championship or the FIFA World Cup, Atlanta has proven that it can handle any size event and thrive.
We are ready to host you!
Atlanta Is The Place to Visit
We Do It Differently in Atlanta
Atlanta — creative, dynamic and ever-evolving — awaits your arrival. Come hungry, curious and ready to party. The city in the forest is like no other city you have ever explored. Get ready for award-winning dining, an exciting nightlife scene, shopping and plenty of options for playing.
Our vibrant city has been featured in National Geographic’s Best of the World 2022 list, Money Magazine’s Best Places to Travel 2023 list, and Lonely Planet distinguished Atlanta as the only U.S. city in its Best in Travel list for 2022.
Our history, culture, food and community are unmatched. Come see why Atlanta is THE place to visit.
Passionate Soccer Fans
Nothing Like Soccer In the South
Atlanta is home to hard-core soccer fans who show their love and passion for the sport at every Atlanta United FC game.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium was constructed as a soccer-specific stadium and routinely hosts 20-25
soccer matches per year, including many international matches featuring FIFA World Cup teams.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the only FIFA World Cup venues in the U.S. that is soccer
specific.
Fans have broken MLS attendance records at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The energetic and vibrant environment of every game is unmatchable, both at the stadium and throughout the city on game days. From the tailgate to the post-game celebration, Atlanta is home to soccer.
Start Planning Your Stay
The A-T-L Is Ready For You
Atlanta is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest and most efficient airport in the world. With nonstop service to more than 150 domestic and 78 international destinations, Hartsfield-Jackson makes it easy for fans from all over the globe to access Atlanta. Whether you are flying from hundreds of miles away or road-tripping to the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches hosted in Atlanta, find a hotel that feels like home in one of our diverse neighborhoods. Getting around the city is easy and accessible. There is something for everyone.
Plan your trip and be part of history.
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Follow and Stay Tuned
Follow FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta on Instagram (@fwc26atlanta) and don’t miss a beat.
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See you soon, y’all.