How many World Cup 2026 matches are being played in Atlanta?

Atlanta is hosting 6 confirmed group-stage matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Additional knockout-round matches may be added once the bracket is finalised.

What is the time zone for Atlanta during the 2026 World Cup?

Atlanta is in Eastern Time (ET) — UTC-5. During the tournament, kick-off times shown on Footy Kits Battle are in UK BST, which is 4 hours ahead of Atlanta local time.

Atlanta World Cup 2026 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Matches & City Guide

Q: Where are matches played in Atlanta?

All Atlanta 2026 World Cup matches are played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which has a capacity of 71,000. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the home of Atlanta United FC and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. One of the newest and most impressive stadiums in the United States, with a distinctive retractable roof.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — World Cup 2026 host stadium — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA, see source page for attribution).

USA • Eastern Time (ET) — UTC-5

Atlanta is the capital of the American South and the home of the best-supported MLS club in the country — Atlanta United regularly draws 70,000+ to home matches.

A major soccer culture, warm weather, and one of the most modern stadiums on the tournament map. Atlanta United fans bring the atmosphere by default.

Venue

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

71,000 capacity

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the home of Atlanta United FC and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. One of the newest and most impressive stadiums in the United States, with a distinctive retractable roof.