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Atlanta World Cup 2026 Tickets
Eight matches and a semi-final at the only retractable-roof stadium with a true sky-camera oculus.
Atlanta hosts eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including a semi-final on 15 July 2026. The retractable "pinwheel" roof and signature halo board make Mercedes-Benz Stadium the most architecturally distinct US venue at the tournament, with MARTA rail straight from Hartsfield-Jackson airport.
Atlanta — TL;DR for World Cup 2026
- Stadium
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
- Capacity
- 71,000
- Matches hosted
- 8 (incl. semi-final · 15 Jul 2026)
- Stages
- Group → Semi-final
- Tickets from
- USD 270 (group) · 1,900+ (semi-final)
- Nearest airport
- ATL — 15 min by MARTA
Why Atlanta matters at World Cup 2026
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the only LEED Platinum-certified NFL venue.
- MARTA Red/Gold rail from the airport drops you 5-min walk from the gates.
- Atlanta United's Supporters' Section regularly sets US soccer attendance records here.
Best for
Knockout-round travellers
Atlanta hosts knockout matches (Round of 32, Round of 16, Semi-final). Build the trip around your team’s probable bracket path.
Best for
Group-stage neutrals
Atlanta group-stage tickets are the most affordable inventory in the tournament — often 30–50% cheaper than knockouts. Pair two matches in one trip to amortise flights.
Best for
Local & regional fans
Atlanta sits inside the largest fan-supply zone in USA — minimal travel, easy hotel inventory, and the strongest day-of atmosphere on the resale market.
World Cup 2026 matches in Atlanta
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium — venue guide
Capacity
71,000
Year built
2017
Roof
Retractable
Surface
Artificial turf (temporary natural grass overlay for World Cup)
Nearest airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — 15 min by MARTA
Public transit
MARTA rail to Vine City or GWCC/CNN Center stations. Both are a short walk to the stadium. Extremely convenient.
Parking
Multiple lots and garages. Pre-purchase at mercedesbenzstadium.com. MARTA strongly recommended over driving.
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft drop-off on Northside Drive. Post-match zones on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. MARTA is faster post-match.
Neighborhood
Midtown and Buckhead have Atlanta's best restaurants and nightlife. The stadium is next to the Georgia World Congress Center and CNN Center. The unique retractable "pinwheel" roof is an architectural marvel.
Weather tip
Hot and humid (26-34°C). The retractable roof and AC keep the interior comfortable. Stay hydrated outdoors.
Local time
EDT (UTC-4)
Plan your trip to Atlanta
Stadium & rounds in Atlanta
Host stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Venue guide, capacity, getting there & tickets →
Group stage
72 matches across 12 groups from 11 June to 27 June 2026.
Round of 32
The first ever World Cup Round of 32 — 16 matches from 28 June to 3 July 2026.
Round of 16
8 single-elimination matches from 4 to 7 July 2026 — last-16 of the tournament.
Semi-final
Two semi-finals on 14 and 15 July 2026 at AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Other host cities — explore & compare
New York / New Jersey
Home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.
8 matches
Dallas
Nine matches at AT&T Stadium — more than any other US host city, including a semi-final.
9 matches
Los Angeles
Eight matches at SoFi Stadium, including a quarter-final under the translucent canopy.
8 matches
Miami
Seven matches plus the third-place play-off on 18 July 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium.
7 matches
Boston
Seven matches in Foxborough including a quarter-final on 9 July 2026.
7 matches
Philadelphia
Six walkable matches at Lincoln Financial Field — one of the loudest crowds of the tournament.
6 matches
Houston
Seven matches under Texas's only retractable-roof World Cup venue.
7 matches
Kansas City
Six matches at the loudest stadium in world sport — Guinness-certified.
6 matches