June – July 2026
World Cup 2026
Atlanta
Your complete guide to the world’s biggest sporting event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the world’s biggest sporting event to Atlanta from June to July 2026, with eight matches scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium across the group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, and a semifinal. Atlanta is one of 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the first 48-team World Cup, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of 11 U.S. venues hosting matches. Expected marquee appearances include Spain in Group E, Morocco, South Africa, and Uzbekistan, along with playoff qualifiers to be determined through the UEFA and Intercontinental playoff pathways.
This guide is built for every kind of visitor — whether you’re flying in for a single match, staying the weekend, or spending a full week in Atlanta during the tournament. You’ll find complete information on every Atlanta World Cup fixture, ticket options and pricing, where to stay near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, how to navigate the city via MARTA, the best bars and restaurants to watch matches you don’t have tickets to, fan zones and FIFA-sanctioned events, and things to do in Atlanta beyond soccer.
Scarves and Spikes is Atlanta’s independent soccer coverage outlet, publishing daily on Atlanta United and U.S. soccer since 2024. This hub is updated continuously as FIFA confirms details, matchday logistics get finalized, and local businesses announce tournament-specific programming. Bookmark this page as your home for 2026 World Cup in Atlanta information — and follow us on YouTube, X, and Instagram for daily updates as kickoff approaches.
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Atlanta World Cup Games: Match Dates and Kickoff Times
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Round | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Spain vs. Cabo Verde | Group H | Info |
| June 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM | South Africa vs. Czechia | Group A | Info |
| June 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | Group H | Info |
| June 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Morocco vs. Haiti | Group C | Info |
| June 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Uzbekistan vs. DR Congo | Group K | Info |
| July 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Round of 32 | Knockout | Info |
| July 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Round of 16 | Knockout | Info |
| July 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Semifinal | Knockout | Info |
⚽ World Cup 2026 Atlanta
Plan Your Match Day Experience
How long are you in Atlanta?
Which match are you attending?
*UEFA Playoff D (Denmark/Czech Republic/Ireland/N. Macedonia) **FIFA Playoff 1 (DR Congo/Jamaica/New Caledonia)
What’s your match day vibe?
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