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Atlanta World Cup 2026 Schedule: Dates & Stadium

Atlanta is one of the strongest knockout-route choices because its schedule combines a heavy group-stage base with a semifinal date. The city page is useful when you want to compare several early fixtures and still keep a late-tournament path in view.

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Atlanta World Cup 2026 schedule host city guide
Semifinal route8+ matches3 knockout

City match planner

World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlanta Match Dates and Stadium Snapshot

Atlanta hosts 8 listed World Cup 2026 matches from Jun 15 to Jul 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The local schedule covers Group stage: 5, Round of 16: 1, Round of 32: 1, Semi-finals: 1, so this page is designed to help you decide whether the city fits a team route, a travel window, a knockout-stage plan or a stadium-focused trip.

Atlanta works best as a Southeast base with strong air connectivity and several match days to compare before choosing tickets.

8total fixtures
9listed teams
4stage types
3knockout fixtures

Local timeline

World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlanta Match Timeline

Scan each local fixture by match number, team pairing, date, kickoff time and tournament stage before opening the detailed match page.

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Match 81 1L vs 3EHIJK Round of 32
Home11LvsAway33EHIJK
Date
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Kickoff
12:00 ET
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Match 95 W85 vs W88 Round of 16
HomeWW85vsAwayWW88
Date
Monday, July 6, 2026
Kickoff
21:00 ET
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Match 102 W99 vs W100 Semi-finals
HomeWW99vsAwayWW100
Date
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Kickoff
20:00 ET
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Teams and stages

World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlanta Teams and Stages

Use this section when you are deciding whether to follow a national team, chase a knockout route or choose the city because of its stadium and date window.

United States
CPVCape VerdeCZECzechiaCODDR CongoHAIHaitiMARMoroccoKSASaudi ArabiaRSASouth AfricaESPSpainUZBUzbekistan
Featured fixture#102 W99 vs W100

Semi-finals on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Stage mixGroup stage: 5, Round of 16: 1, Round of 32: 1, Semi-finals: 1

Atlanta is strongest when your plan depends on strong knockout route for fans following the bracket.

First local match#13 Spain vs Cape Verde

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 13:00 ET. Use this to check arrival timing before adding later fixtures.

Planning notes

World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlanta Stadium, Travel and Ticket Notes

These notes turn the fixture list into a practical planning page. They are not a substitute for official stadium, host-city or ticket guidance.

Stadium accessMercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium sits in a major downtown event district, so stadium access, nearby hotel demand and event-day transport planning should be checked early.

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Travel fitSoutheast travel base

Atlanta works best as a Southeast base with strong air connectivity and several match days to compare before choosing tickets.

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Ticket prioritySemifinal route

Prioritize the semifinal and any team-specific group fixtures first, then use the full schedule to check whether nearby dates justify a longer stay.

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World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlanta Full Fixture Table

MatchDateTime ETStageGroupTeamsStadiumDetails
132026-06-1513:00 ETGroup stageHSpain v Cape VerdeMercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
252026-06-1813:00 ETGroup stageACzechia v South AfricaMercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
382026-06-2113:00 ETGroup stageHSpain v Saudi ArabiaMercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
522026-06-2419:00 ETGroup stageCMorocco v HaitiMercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
682026-06-2620:30 ETGroup stageKDR Congo v UzbekistanMercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
812026-07-0112:00 ETRound of 32-1L v 3EHIJKMercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
952026-07-0621:00 ETRound of 16-W85 v W88Mercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
1022026-07-1520:00 ETSemi-finals-W99 v W100Mercedes-Benz StadiumMatch details
Match 81 1L vs 3EHIJK Round of 32
Date
2026-07-01
Time ET
12:00 ET
Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Match 102 W99 vs W100 Semi-finals
Date
2026-07-15
Time ET
20:00 ET
Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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How to Use This World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlanta Guide

TaskWhat to checkNext step
Choose the anchor match#102 W99 vs W100Start from the fixture with the highest planning value, then add nearby matches only if the dates work.
Compare the date windowJun 15-Jul 15Check whether the city fits your arrival and departure plan before booking hotels or flights.
Confirm stadium contextMercedes-Benz StadiumUse official venue and host-city guidance for gates, transport, prohibited items and local event operations.
Move to match details8 local match pagesOpen individual match pages when you need team context, countdown timing, same-group matches or route links.

World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlanta Related Planning Pages

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Atlanta World Cup 2026 Schedule FAQ

How many World Cup 2026 matches are in Atlanta?

Atlanta currently has 8 listed matches in the wc26schedule data set, covering Group stage: 5, Round of 16: 1, Round of 32: 1, Semi-finals: 1.

Which stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Atlanta?

Atlanta matches are listed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Always check official stadium and host-city guidance before match day.

What is the most important Atlanta fixture to check first?

Start with #102 W99 vs W100, because it has the strongest stage value on this city page: Semi-finals.

Can I use this page for Atlanta travel planning?

Yes, use it to compare local fixture dates, teams, stages and stadium context. Confirm transport, ticket, hotel and event operations with official sources before making paid decisions.

Can I download the Atlanta schedule?

The current download files include the full tournament schedule in PDF, Excel and CSV formats. Use the city page for local context, then use downloads when you need an offline planning file.

Last updated: May 27, 2026. Match data is generated from the structured wc26schedule dataset and should be checked against official sources before travel or ticket decisions.