The clock keeps ticking until the FIFA World Cup takes over the world. In the blink of an eye, the biggest sporting event heads to the U.S. for the 2026 event.
Only 16 cities will play host to the tournament, and that includes Atlanta.
The capital of the Peach State is known for its support of pro soccer, providing one of the rowdiest crowds for its home team of MLS’s Atlanta United. The World Cup is a different beast, but if anyone can be the “perfect” crowd, it’s Atlanta.
Eight matches will be played at downtown’s Atlanta Stadium, also known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With a capacity of over 73,000, fans flock from around the Southeast to the venue to see the grandest events of the year. That includes Beyoncé concerts, college football championships and even the Super Bowl.
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It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see world-class soccer take the pitch in ATL. While teams are still to be determined, you can go ahead and buy tickets now for every match. Here’s how to do just that with a schedule of games and the best deals on tickets for World Cup matches in Atlanta.
FIFA World Cup in Atlanta tickets
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, will open on September 10 and close on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Atlanta can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, the cheapest price for the first match in Atlanta on June 15 is $575. The Round of 32 game costs $765, Round of 16 costs $1,000 while the semifinal match has a get-in price of $2,180.
Click the link below to view more prices, seats and the latest ticket availability.
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FIFA World Cup in Atlanta schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at Atlanta Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Mon., June 15 | Group H | TBD |
| Thurs., June 18 | Group A | TBD |
| Sun., June 21 | Group H | TBD |
| Wed., June 24 | Group C | TBD |
| Sat., June 27 | Group K | TBD |
| Wed., July 1 | Round of 32 | Group L winners vs. Group E/H/I/J/K third place |
| Tues., July 7 | Round of 16 | TBD |
| Wed., July 15 | Semifinal | TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Atlanta teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here’s how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador and Brazil.
Atlanta Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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