What is up, Atlanta and regional soccer family!
The tournament has officially begun across North America, but the energy in the A-Town is hitting an absolute boiling point. While we’ve been tracking international squads arriving at regional base camps, the reality of what’s heading to our home pitch just got incredibly real.
The Augusta Chronicle and FIFA have finalized exactly what the summer schedule looks like for our world-class stadium downtown.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium—temporarily rebranded as Atlanta Stadium to satisfy FIFA regulations—is officially locked in to host eight massive matches. We aren’t just getting filler games, either; the A-Town scored a premium package featuring five high-stakes group stage fixtures, a Round of 32 knockout, a Round of 16 thriller, and one of the highly coveted, historic World Cup Semifinals.
The Complete Atlanta Match Schedule
To help you map out your MARTA commutes, coordinate your watch party schedules at local pub partners, or finalize your vacation requests, here is the official calendar of fixtures taking place in our backyard:
| Date | Tournament Stage | Matchup | Kickoff Time (EST) |
| Monday, June 15 | Group Stage | Spain vs. Cabo Verde | 12:00 PM |
| Thursday, June 18 | Group Stage | Czechia vs. South Africa | 12:00 PM |
| Sunday, June 21 | Group Stage | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, June 24 | Group Stage | Morocco vs. Haiti | 6:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 27 | Group Stage | Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Round of 32 | Group L Winner vs. Group E/H/I/J/K 3rd Place | 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 7 | Round of 16 | Match 86 Winner vs. Match 88 Winner | 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 15 | Semifinal | Match 99 Winner vs. Match 100 Winner | 3:00 PM |
Storylines to Watch in the “City in a Forest”
🇪🇸 European Royalty Comes to Town
The Spanish national team is clearly loving the Southeast layout. Not only did La Roja select the Baylor School in nearby Chattanooga as their official tournament training base, but they will play two of their three group stage fixtures directly under the retractable roof in Atlanta. Expect a massive, vibrant wave of European and global travelers to descend on downtown early in the schedule.
🇺🇿 The Marietta Connection
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27! The Uzbekistan national team, who made waves by choosing Atlanta United’s $90+ million CHOA Training Ground in Marietta as their exclusive tournament headquarters, will close out group play right here against a physical Congo DR side. It’s a golden opportunity for local Georgia soccer fans to pack the stands and support our local adopted squad.
The Ultimate Prize: Semifinal Center Stage
The crown jewel of the schedule is Wednesday, July 15. With a staggering capacity of over 75,000 fans optimized for the beautiful game, Atlanta Stadium will host a global audience of hundreds of millions to decide which nation punches their ticket to the Grand Final in East Rutherford.
Whether you’re walking through the gates downtown or soaking in the festival vibes at the Centennial Olympic Park fan zones, our city is officially the center of the sporting universe. Dust off your kits, grab your flags, and let’s show the entire globe how the A-Town holds it down!
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Join the Action!
Alright, ASN family, which of these eight fixtures are you most excited to see live in our city? Are you planning to watch Spain dictate tempo in the early afternoon windows, or are you holding out for the absolute theater of the Semifinals on July 15? Sound off with your matchday plans in the comments below!
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Author: Quique Lopez
Quique Lopez doesn’t just cover soccer—he deconstructs it with the precision of a veteran and the wit of a storyteller. A former player who sees the pitch as both a tactical chessboard and a cultural stage, Quique balances sharp critiques with a genuine love for the game’s soul. He’s as quick to call out the ego of a superstar as he is to find the hidden beauty in a local derby.