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Mercedes-Benz Stadium — competing under the FIFA designation Atlanta Stadium — hosted the Round of 32 fixture between England and DR Congo on July 1, one of eight tournament matches drawing the world to downtown Atlanta this summer.
FIFA's new 'Letters That Unite' video catches USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter reading a letter from his father — former national team coach Gregg Berhalter — on the eve of the USA's World Cup opener. Bring tissues, then bring yourself downtown Friday night.
A primer on the USMNT's World Cup group — opponents, fixtures, and what knockout-round scenarios look like.
Pochettino's USA takes on Paraguay Friday June 12 in LA — their Group D opener and the first World Cup match on US soil since 1994. Predicted XI, stakes, and where to watch in Atlanta.
The new mixed-use district adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium is fully open for the tournament. Here is what is there and how it fits into a match day or a regular downtown visit.
Atlanta's first World Cup match kicks off at noon. Here is where to eat before the game, how to get downtown, and what is happening in the hours around kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
From the FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park to Rise ATL at Centennial Yards and the Georgia whole-day immersive at GWCC, here is the full picture of what is running in the downtown core during the tournament.
The USMNT's group stage takes place in Los Angeles and Seattle, but Atlanta could still host the national team in the knockout rounds. Here are the paths that could bring the U.S. to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
An NPR analysis found that more than one-third of World Cup matches face high risk for dangerously hot conditions. Atlanta's air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers protection, but the heat outside is real.
From the official FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park to Decatur WatchFest and Atlanta Beltline Fest, here are the major events mobilizing across metro Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup.
Hartsfield-Jackson unveiled a $3.26 million digital sphere, breakthrough liquid-screening technology, three new Concourse D gates, and a 6,400-space parking deck — all ahead of 300,000 expected World Cup visitors.
Everything you need for the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta — eight matches from June 15 to July 15, the best neighborhoods, MARTA tips, where to watch, and how to navigate a city expecting 300,000 visitors.
The U.S. men's national team announced its 26-player World Cup roster on May 26. With Atlanta hosting group-stage matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, here is who will take the field on home soil.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, renamed 'Atlanta Stadium' for the World Cup, has completed installation of a FIFA-standard natural grass pitch made from Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. The surface will host eight competitive matches beginning with Spain vs. Cape Verde on June 15.
The College Football Hall of Fame will offer a series of fan experiences for World Cup visitors in Atlanta, including match viewing on a 36-foot HD video board and a special exhibit exploring the connections between soccer and football.
