Still trying to go to a World Cup match in Atlanta? Here's last chance

Atlanta soccer fans have one final opportunity to secure seats for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as FIFA opens its Last-Minute Sales Phase at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 1. The window marks the last time supporters can purchase tickets directly through official FIFA channels for any of the eight matches scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Tickets will be released on a first-come, first-served basis, with real-time inventory visible to shoppers. Buyers can choose specific seats from an interactive stadium map or opt for the “Book the best seat” feature for instant allocation. Payment confirmation will be issued immediately upon checkout, and fans who bought tickets in earlier phases can view their seat assignments by logging into their FIFA accounts starting April 1.

A day later, on Thursday, April 2, FIFA will activate its official Resale/Exchange Marketplace, allowing original ticket holders who can no longer attend to resell their seats within a secure, FIFA-sanctioned platform.

Hospitality packages—offering premium seating, dining, and lounge access—remain available through the tournament website.

Atlanta’s slate features five group-stage fixtures, a Round-of-32 encounter, a Round-of-16 showdown, and one of the two semifinals on July 15. Tournament organizers project the semifinal could draw a global television audience of one billion, eclipsing the reach of Atlanta’s previous Super Bowl by a factor of four.

Spain, among the pre-tournament favorites, is guaranteed to play twice in the city during the group stage on June 15 and June 21. Eighteen-year-old FC Barcelona right-midfielder Lamine Yamal, already rated among the world’s elite, will spearhead the Spanish attack in those matches and could return to Atlanta for the semifinal should Spain advance.

With less than 80 days until kickoff, local officials expect the metro area to transform into a month-long fanfest, welcoming visitors from every corner of the globe.