Your nearest host is Atlanta — 4 hr drive south on I-75 from Nashville (closer from Chattanooga). Most Tennessee fans drive — Atlanta is the regional draw.
The three host nations every fan wants to follow. Save the dates — these are the fixtures that anchor the group stage.
Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio Azteca
South Africa· Estadio Azteca
South Korea· Estadio Akron
Czech Republic· Estadio Azteca
Group B — split between Toronto and Vancouver
Bosnia-Herzegovina· BMO Field
Qatar· BC Place
Switzerland· BC Place
Group D — opens in Los Angeles, knockouts likely on the East Coast
Paraguay· SoFi Stadium
Australia· Lumen Field
Turkey· SoFi StadiumThe fixtures closest to Tennessee.
SpainVS
Cape VerdeCzech RepublicVSSouth AfricaEverything between your front door in Tennessee and your seat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
MARTA train from ATL → GWCC/CNN Center station (15 min). Drops you a 5-min walk from the stadium.
Stadium parking sells out — book via SpotHero or ParkMobile in advance. Or use the Coca-Cola lot.
Hot and humid, 25–33°C. Afternoon thunderstorms common.
4 hr drive south on I-75 from Nashville (closer from Chattanooga). Most Tennessee fans drive — Atlanta is the regional draw.
Match-day hotel prices spike 3–5× in host cities. Book the neighborhood, not just the price.
Where to fuel up before kickoff — and where to keep the night going after.
1996 Olympic Park transformed into the tournament's southeastern hub with screens, food vendors, and concerts.
Check the official FIFA app for daily programming and screen schedules at the Atlanta fan fest.
Atlanta United regularly draws 70k+ in MLS — the city's soccer credibility is real. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has the largest 360° video board in any stadium worldwide.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a retractable roof — weather-proof.
Stadium cash-free — bring contactless cards / mobile pay.
Bag policy: clear bags only, max 12x6x12 inches.
Not making the trip? These local pubs show the matches. Arrive early on USA, Mexico or Canada days.
SpainVS
Saudi Arabia
MoroccoVS
Haiti
DR CongoVS
Uzbekistan
