Stadiums · United States

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

A FIFA World Cup 2026 venue in Atlanta, Georgia. During the tournament, FIFA identifies it as Atlanta Stadium.

SEMIFINAL · 15 July
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a 2026 World Cup venue
Capacity67,382
Opened2017
RoofRetractable "pinwheel" roof.
SurfaceNatural grass installed for the 2026 World Cup.
LocationAtlanta, United States
TenantsAtlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United (MLS).

History of Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Opened in 2017, it stands out for its eight-petal retractable roof and as the home of Atlanta United, one of the best-supported clubs in MLS. It has hosted Super Bowl LIII, the College Football Playoff final and MLS Cup finals. In 2026 it is one of the two semifinal venues, on July 15.

Location and how to get there

It is in downtown Atlanta, next to Centennial Olympic Park. It connects directly to the MARTA metro (GWCC/CNN Center and Vine City stations), making it one of the most car-free-accessible stadiums of the tournament.

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2026 World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mon, Jun 15
12:00 ET
Spain0 - 0Cape Verde Group H
Thu, Jun 18
12:00 ET
Czechia1 - 1South Africa Group A
Sun, Jun 21
12:00 ET
Spain4 - 0Saudi Arabia Group H
Wed, Jun 24
18:00 ET
MoroccovsHaiti Group C
Sat, Jun 27
19:30 ET
DR CongovsUzbekistan Group K
Wed, Jul 1
12:00 ET
1Lvs3EHIJK
Tue, Jul 7
12:00 ET
W86vsW88
Wed, Jul 15
15:00 ET
W99vsW100

See the full schedule and the bracket for the knockout-stage dates.

Other 2026 World Cup venues

MetLife StadiumMetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, United StatesAT&T StadiumAT&T StadiumArlington, United StatesSoFi StadiumSoFi StadiumInglewood, United StatesGillette StadiumGillette StadiumFoxborough, United States
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Frequently asked questions · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Where is Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is in Atlanta, Georgia (United States). It is in downtown Atlanta, next to Centennial Olympic Park. It connects directly to the MARTA metro (GWCC/CNN Center and Vine City stations), making it one of the most car-free-accessible stadiums of the tournament.

What is the capacity of Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium holds roughly 67,382 spectators in its 2026 World Cup configuration.

Which 2026 World Cup matches are played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts: SEMIFINAL · 15 July. Check the schedule for exact dates and kickoff times.

What year did Mercedes-Benz Stadium open?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017. Opened in 2017, it stands out for its eight-petal retractable roof and as the home of Atlanta United, one of the best-supported clubs in MLS. It has hosted Super Bowl LIII, the College Football Playoff final and MLS Cup finals. In 2026 it is one of the two semifinal venues, on July 15.