Falcons Stadium to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinal

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to host some games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a semifinal.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 5, 2024

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The home of the Atlanta Falcons is set to become the stage of one of the biggest games in the world. No, it's not the Super Bowl, but they will be hosting a FIFA World Cup semifinal in 2026.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA — Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The semifinal will be the last of eight games the stadium hosts during the event.

For the first time in World Cup history, three countries will host the event together: Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Here is a list of the FIFA World Cup sites:

Atlanta - Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Boston - Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, Ma.)

Dallas - AT&T Stadium

Guadalajara - Estadio Akron

Houston - NRG Stadium

Kansas City - Arrowhead Stadium

Los Angeles - SoFi Stadium

Mexico City - Estadio Azteca

Miami - Hard Rock Stadium

Monterey - Estadio BBVA

New York City - MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, N.J.)

Philadelphia - Lincoln Financial Field

San Francisco - Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, Ca.)

Seattle - Lumen Field

Toronto - BMO Field

Vancouver - BC Place

This is the first time Atlanta has served as a World Cup site, as it was passed over when the United States hosted the 1994 edition of the tournament.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017 and the Falcons have played there ever since it opened. It also hosts Atlanta United FC during the Major League Soccer season and has proven to be an attendance success. Ever since its opening, Atlanta has led MLS in attendance each year and has become a major draw for the city.

Now, Atlanta opens its doors to the world in the summer of 2026.

Published Feb 5, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

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