ATLANTA — Fans learned the specific teams that will play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as FIFA unveiled the 2026 World Cup match schedule.

Atlanta is slated to host eight matches during the World Cup next year and local leaders say the ripple effects will extend far beyond the tournament itself, from tourism and hospitality to long-term economic development.

Metro Atlanta Chamber President and CEO Katie Kirkpatrick previously said the tournament represents a transformational opportunity for the city.

“Driving development, investments, and opportunities that last long after game day,” Kirkpatrick said.

Here is the schedule:

Group Stage

• June 15: Group H, Spain v. Cabo Verde, 12 p.m. kickoff
• June 18: Group A, South Africa v. DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL, 12 p.m. kickoff
• June 21: June 21: Group H, Spain v. Saudi Arabia, 12 p.m. kickoff
• June 24: Group C, Morocco v. Haiti, 6 p.m. kickoff
• June 27: Group K, Uzbekistan v. COD/JAM/NCL, 7:30 p.m. kickoff

Round of 32

• July 1: TBD, 12 p.m. kickoff

Round of 16

• July 7: TBD

Semifinal

• July 15: TBD, 3 p.m. kickoff

On Friday, a watch party was held in Buckhead as the draw for the 2026 World Cup was announced.

For more information, visit the FIFA website.