All eyes are on Atlanta as the town hosts eight matches and a semifinal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting Monday.
The tournament celebrates some of soccer's major stars globally and will soon pitch some of that stardom to Georgia.
The inaugural match kicked off on June 11 in Mexico City with the closing match scheduled for July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, according to stadium officials and Atlanta United.
Spain, South Africa, Morocco and Haiti are among contenders that will play matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, starting on June 15.
The Atlanta schedule is as follows:
Attending the popular event and wondering where you can park, eat and stay during your time in Atlanta? Patch has your go-to guide below.
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Possibly one of the most accessible ways to travel to the World Cup is by MARTA.
The transit system has a rail inside the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and offers free daily parking at 23 stations.
The new ATL Spoke, a free autonomous shuttle, can take travelers from the West End MARTA Station to the Atlanta Beltline.
If MARTA is not option, you may try the following parking areas:
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If you visit the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of these vendors may be worth a try:
If you are looking to venture outside the stadium, you may satisfy your appetite at one of these nearby eateries:
Out-of-towners, or Georgia residents looking to spend the night downtown, can check out one of these hotels not too far away from the stadium.
Be sure to check with the hotel for availability. Some of the hotels are accessible to MARTA.
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