​In just a few days, the World Cup in Atlanta will conclude. Over five weeks, eight matches, twelve teams, and countless fan experiences have showcased all that Atlanta has to offer. Two teams—and their enormous, devoted fanbases—will return to the city for one of the tournament’s semifinals, which will be played on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know before the semifinal showdown. Stream World Cup Matches with Fubo. England will meet Argentina in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta on July 15, marking the final match to be played in the city. England booked their semifinal berth by defeating Norway in extra time in Miami on Saturday, securing a spot in the last four for the fourth time. England reached the World Cup final in 1966, then did not advance to the semifinals again until 1990, and later in 2018, when they were eliminated.
Fans from England filled Atlanta on Wednesday for the round of 32 clash against the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Atlanta Stadium, turning the city red and white on July 1, 2026. Argentina, meanwhile, defeated Switzerland in a close contest in Kansas City on Saturday, continuing their pursuit of back-to-back titles. Argentina has reached the semifinal round six times, including in 1930, 1978, 1986, 1990, 2014, and their World Cup victory in 2022. Both teams will be appearing in Atlanta for the tournament’s second meeting in the city this year. England previously faced the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Atlanta Stadium on July 1, while Argentina took on Egypt in the Peach State capital on July 7. After the England match, the city was awash with red crosses, and no pub in the entertainment district remained undisturbed by England supporters.
Lionel Messi has been spotted practicing at Kennesaw State University ahead of Argentina’s semifinal in Atlanta, marking the second time the superstar has trained there in recent years. Blue-and-white jerseys flooded Atlanta’s streets before and after Argentina’s triumph. And yes, soccer fans can still purchase tickets to watch England and Argentina in Atlanta—though prices are steep. The cheapest seats inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium start at well over $3,000 for the highest sections, with closer proximity to the goals running around $4,000 or more, and center-field or lower-bowl seats often priced at $10,000 or higher depending on the exact location. If you’re considering attending, remember there truly isn’t a bad seat in the house, thanks to the stadium’s iconic 360-degree screen that surrounds the roof. Both England and Argentina have the potential to win the entire tournament, so this match could be one of the last chances for Atlanta locals to experience the action in person. As a quick note, Spain will be taking on Saudi Arabia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for another marquee matchup.