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🇺🇸 United States · Host city

Atlanta at the
2026 World Cup.

8 matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in USD, airport and transit logistics.

Mercedes-Benz StadiumATLPay in USDET

8 matches

The Atlanta schedule at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.

Group stage · Group E

Sun, Jun 14

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3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group K

Wed, Jun 17

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group F

Sat, Jun 20

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group L

Wed, Jun 24

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Group stage · Group F

Sat, Jun 27

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Round of 32

Thu, Jul 2

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Round of 16

Tue, Jul 7

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Semifinal

Wed, Jul 15

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Where to stay

Hotels near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Atlanta with reliable transit to the venue.

Near the stadium

Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.

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Central Atlanta

Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.

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Travel logistics

Getting in, getting around.

Airport

ATL

Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.

Time zone

ET

Local kickoff times shown in ET. Convert for your home time zone.

Local currency

USD

Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.

Questions

Frequently asked about Atlanta & the World Cup.

When is the World Cup 2026 in Atlanta?

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8 matches in Atlanta run from Sun, Jun 14 to Wed, Jul 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Where should I stay for the World Cup in Atlanta?

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For a single match, near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Atlanta with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.

What credit card should I use for Atlanta during the World Cup?

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A travel-multiplier card (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X). USD spend is straightforward; focus on hotel co-brand stacks and travel-credit redemptions.

What is the closest airport to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

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ATL is the primary international gateway for Atlanta. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.