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    Atlanta: Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup host city

    Learn more about how to enjoy the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, Georgia. Travel, activities, fan zones, sports bars, and more.

    Atlanta is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Population: 498,715

    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

    Built: 2017

    Distance to downtown Atlanta: 0 miles

    Capacity: Holds 42,500, expandable to 71,000

    Pitch type (before World Cup): Turf

    Roof: Dome

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Photo: Warren LeMay (used under CC)

    MLS team: Atlanta United (founded 2014)

    Other home teams: Atlanta Falcons (NFL)

    2026 World Cup games:

    • June 15, 2026: Group stage
    • June 18, 2026: Group stage
    • June 21, 2026: Group stage
    • June 24, 2026: Group stage
    • June 27, 2026: Group stage
    • July 1, 2026: Round of 32
    • July 7, 2026: Round of 16
    • July 15, 2026: Semifinal

    Official host city poster:

    Official host city poster by Jose Hadathy.

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