The Draw is Complete: Who's Coming to Atlanta in 2026
GOOOOOOOOOOALLLL! Atlanta scores! The excitement is building as Atlanta prepares to take the global stage in 2026! As one of the host cities, Atlanta will welcome fans from around the world to experience world-class soccer, unforgettable hospitality, and everything that makes our city Above Atlanta and Beyond Expectations.
GROUP H
Atlanta will host two Group H matches set to take place on June 15 (Match 14) and June 21 (Match 38). The group includes Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cabo Verde. Atlanta’s World Cup fans will see Spain, a tournament favorite, twice. They’ll take on Cabo Verde on June 15 before squaring off against Saudi Arabia on June 21.
GROUP A
The World Cup’s Group A is also coming to Atlanta. Match 25 will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 18. While Mexico will not be making the trip to Atlanta, the group does include South Korea, South Africa, and a playoff winner of Czechia, Ireland, Denmark, or North Macedonia. The June 18 match will see South Africa take on the winner of the playoff.
GROUP C
On June 24, Match 50 will be played in Atlanta. The teams in Group C are Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. While Atlanta’s World Cup fans won’t see Brazil during the group stage, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host Morocco against Haiti, a team making just its second appearance at the tournament.
GROUP K
The fifth and final World Cup group stage match in Atlanta will involve Group K. Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, and a playoff winner of New Caledonia, Jamaica, or Congo will make up this intriguing group. Uzbekistan will match up against the playoff winner at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, giving fans the chance to potentially see two World Cup newcomers.
On top of the five group stage matches, Atlanta will also host two quarterfinal matches and a semifinal, bringing some of the tournament favorites to town in July.
Stay tuned for further updates on the official match schedule.
Stay in Dunwoody During Atlanta’s World Cup Matches
Are you planning to travel to Atlanta for the World Cup? Here is why Dunwoody is the perfect place to set up your home base.
Following the World Cup draw, Dunwoody is ready to welcome the world for the World Cup’s Atlanta matches. With world-class hotels, top restaurants, and easy access to the city’s MARTA train, there’s no better place to experience the World Cup than right here in Dunwoody.
With the expected influx into the city, Dunwoody provides a great option for fans to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere before taking the train to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy as well, including beautiful parks, shopping, and art galleries, Dunwoody allows you to experience urban vibes with more of a small-town feel.
Plus, if you book your hotel through Discover Dunwoody, you’ll receive exclusive rates across our world-class hotel partners. We hope to welcome you to this “Outside-the-Perimeter” gem next summer!