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The FIFA 2026 World Cup is quickly coming to an end with one team already securing its spot in the first semifinal match.
The tournament started with 48 teams, the largest World Cup ever, and has been whittled down to eight quarterfinal qualifiers. France took on Morocco in the first quarterfinal match, coming out on top with a 2-0 win and securing its spot in the July 14 semifinal.
France will face the winner of Spain versus Belgium on July 10 on one side of the bracket. On the other side, Norway will face England and Argentina will face Switzerland on July 11, the winner of each match going on to the July 15 semifinal match.
Seven matches have been played in Atlanta so far, and the city has one more to go.
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Atlanta Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, will host it's last World Cup match on July 15.
The tournament kicked off in the Peach State capital on June 15 with an incredible match between Cape Verde, in the country's first World Cup appearance, and Spain, a team still in the tournament and one of the favorites to win it all. After holding Spain to a 0-0 finish in the group stage, Cape Verde would go on to have the beginning of a Cinderella run, making it out of the group stage and ultimately forcing Argentina, the reigning champions, to come back from a deficit late in the match for a 3-2 win.
Atlanta Stadium was also the stage for England versus the Democratic Republic of the Congo, another underdog story.
DR Congo came out strong in the first half, going into the break with a lead over the long dominant England team. It was the first time the country has made it out of the group stage since qualifying for the World Cup in 1974, and DR Congo saw its first ever World Cup win against Uzbekistan just days earlier.
England ultimately relied on its captain, Harry Kane, to bring home the win with two late-match goals, pushing England into the round of 16 against Mexico.
Atlanta stadium is hosting one of two tournament semifinal matches. The other semifinal will be played in Dallas on July 14.
The winners of both semifinal matches will go on to the World Cup Final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The losers of the semifinal matches will go to a match for third place on July 18 at Miami Stadium.
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Yes, there are still a few dates left at the official fan festival in Centennial Park.
The free general admission tickets for July dates are sold out, but additional late-entry general admission tickets are being released on Friday, and tickets for purchase are still available.
The fan festival will be open on July 11 from 3 p.m. to midnight, July 14 from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and July 15 from noon to 10:30 p.m.
Ludacris will perform on July 14 on the festival stage. The Atlanta artist will also perform at the Atlanta World Cup Final watch party in Piedmont Park on July 19.
Irene Wright covers the FIFA World Cup as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team. Find her on X @IreneEWright or email her at [email protected]m.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When is the final World Cup match in Atlanta? Semifinal almost here
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The tournament started with 48 teams, the largest World Cup ever, and has been whittled down to eight quarterfinal qualifiers. France took on Morocco in the first quarterfinal match, coming out on top with a 2-0 win and securing its spot in the July 14 semifinal.
France will face the winner of Spain versus Belgium on July 10 on one side of the bracket. On the other side, Norway will face England and Argentina will face Switzerland on July 11, the winner of each match going on to the July 15 semifinal match.
Seven matches have been played in Atlanta so far, and the city has one more to go.
Stream World Cup Matches with Fubo
Semifinal is last match played in Atlanta
Atlanta Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, will host it's last World Cup match on July 15.
The tournament kicked off in the Peach State capital on June 15 with an incredible match between Cape Verde, in the country's first World Cup appearance, and Spain, a team still in the tournament and one of the favorites to win it all. After holding Spain to a 0-0 finish in the group stage, Cape Verde would go on to have the beginning of a Cinderella run, making it out of the group stage and ultimately forcing Argentina, the reigning champions, to come back from a deficit late in the match for a 3-2 win.
Atlanta Stadium was also the stage for England versus the Democratic Republic of the Congo, another underdog story.
DR Congo came out strong in the first half, going into the break with a lead over the long dominant England team. It was the first time the country has made it out of the group stage since qualifying for the World Cup in 1974, and DR Congo saw its first ever World Cup win against Uzbekistan just days earlier.
England ultimately relied on its captain, Harry Kane, to bring home the win with two late-match goals, pushing England into the round of 16 against Mexico.
Atlanta stadium is hosting one of two tournament semifinal matches. The other semifinal will be played in Dallas on July 14.
The winners of both semifinal matches will go on to the World Cup Final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The losers of the semifinal matches will go to a match for third place on July 18 at Miami Stadium.
Buy Atlanta World Cup Tickets
Is the Atlanta fan festival still open?
Yes, there are still a few dates left at the official fan festival in Centennial Park.
The free general admission tickets for July dates are sold out, but additional late-entry general admission tickets are being released on Friday, and tickets for purchase are still available.
The fan festival will be open on July 11 from 3 p.m. to midnight, July 14 from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and July 15 from noon to 10:30 p.m.
Ludacris will perform on July 14 on the festival stage. The Atlanta artist will also perform at the Atlanta World Cup Final watch party in Piedmont Park on July 19.
Irene Wright covers the FIFA World Cup as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team. Find her on X @IreneEWright or email her at [email protected]m.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When is the final World Cup match in Atlanta? Semifinal almost here
Continue reading...
