FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, United States
Capacity
71,000
WC 2026 Matches
8
Knockout Games
3
Opened
2017
Stadium Details
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta is a 71,000-seat retractable-roof venue hosting World Cup 2026 group and Round of 16 matches in the Southeast.
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Address
- 1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA
- Playing Surface
- Artificial turf
- Tournament Dates
- Jun 15 – Jul 16, 2026
Venue Statistics
- Total matches 8
- Group stage 5
- Knockout stage 3
- Avg predicted goals 2.5
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Stages hosted
Group Stage Round of 16 Round of 32 Semi Final
Historical Matches & Events
| Year | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | MLS Cup | Atlanta United home and MLS Cup host |
| 2026 | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group stage and Round of 16 host |
Completed Matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
ESP vs CPV
0–0
Jun 15, 2026 · Group Stage
CZE vs RSA
1–1
Jun 18, 2026 · Group Stage
ESP vs KSA
4–0
Jun 21, 2026 · Group Stage
MAR vs HAI
4–2
Jun 25, 2026 · Group Stage
COD vs UZB
3–1
Jun 28, 2026 · Group Stage
ENG vs COD
2–1
Jul 1, 2026 · Round of 32
SUI vs COL
0–0
Jul 8, 2026 · Round of 16
ARG vs ENG
2–1
Jul 16, 2026 · Semi Final
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mercedes-Benz Stadium located?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is located at 1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA in Atlanta, United States. The stadium has a tournament capacity of 71,000 seats.
How many World Cup 2026 matches will Mercedes-Benz Stadium host?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host 8 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including 5 group-stage games and 3 knockout fixtures. Stages: Group Stage, Round of 16, Round of 32, Semi Final.
What is the capacity of Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a World Cup capacity of 71,000 spectators. The stadium opened in 2017 and features a artificial turf playing surface.
What notable events has Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted?
MLS Cup (2018): Atlanta United home and MLS Cup host. FIFA World Cup 2026 (2026): Group stage and Round of 16 host
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