The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and we’re taking a look at every stadium set to host fixtures at the showpiece event. Read on below for all you need to know about Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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2026 World Cup games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
There are eight games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at the 2026 World Cup. Five of those are in the group stage. The first game at the stadium will be a Group H match on 15th June 2026 between Spain and Cape Verde. That’s one of two Group H matches at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the other being Spain vs Saudi Arabia on June 21st. The stadium will also host games from Groups A, C and K.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host three knockout stage matches starting with a round-of-32 tie on 1st July 2026. There will be one last-16 match on 7th July 2026 at the stadium, as well as the second semi-final on Wednesday 15th July 2026.
All dates based on UK time (GMT +1)
| Date | Fixture | Group/Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15th June (5pm) | Spain vs Cape Verde | Group H |
| Thursday 18th June (5pm) | Czech Republic vs South Africa | Group A |
| Sunday 21st June (5pm) | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Group H |
| Wednesday 24th June (11pm) | Morocco vs Haiti | Group C |
| Sunday 28th June (12:30am) | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | Group K |
| Wednesday 1st July (5pm) | TBC vs TBC | Round of 32 |
| Tuesday 7th July (5pm) | TBC vs TBC | Round of 16 |
| Wednesday 15th July (8pm) | TBC vs TBC | Semi-finals |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Key Facts
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Opened: 2017
- Capacity: 71,000
- Current tenants: Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United
- Official name for 2026 World Cup: Atlanta Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: History
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is fairly new as far as stadiums go, opening in 2017. It’s the home of Major League Soccer side Atlanta United — champions in 2018 — and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, replacing the Georgia Dome.
Outside of MLS, the stadium has hosted a handful of friendly games, including Chelsea against Newcastle United in 2023. The stadium was used for two group stage games at the 2024 Copa America and six matches at the 2025 Club World Cup.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium also hosted the Super Bowl in 2019 and will do so again in 2028. The likes of Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Elton John and The Weeknd have all played concerts at the stadium.