World Cup Atlanta

Your homegirl's guide to FIFA World Cup 26 in Atlanta: the semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the free Fan Festival downtown, and where to eat, park and celebrate around it all.

The Semifinal Fan Festival

one game from the final

The Semifinal Is Here: July 15

FIFA World Cup 26

World Cup Semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM kickoff

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta

Atlanta hosts one of only two semifinals in the whole tournament. The winner of this match plays for the World Cup title in the final on July 19. This is the biggest soccer game our city has ever seen, and downtown will be electric whether you have a ticket or not.

Match Info and Tickets More Atlanta Events

game day, homegirl

JUL 15

Semifinal · 3:00 PM · ATL

free and right downtown

FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park

What it is

Giant watch parties for every match on massive screens, live music, food vendors and soccer culture from all 48 countries, right in the heart of downtown at Centennial Olympic Park.

When to go

Open on match days through July 15, generally from 6:00 PM to midnight. Entry is free, but you need to register in advance, so grab your spot before you head down.

Homegirl tips

I went and wrote down everything: where to enter, what to bring, what to skip and where to eat after. Read the full guide before you go so you move like a local.

My Fan Fest Guide Register Free

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