In some exciting news for the the world of soccer, FIFA recently announced the FIFA Club World Cup, which is, according to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, “the largest stand-alone global club football event ever staged.” This tournament, which is a complexly separate event from the FIFA World Cup, will be hosted in the United States in 2025… and Atlanta’s got some choice matches, right here at Mercedes-Benz!
How many FIFA Club World Cup matches will be hosted in Atlanta?
According to Mercedes-Benz, “Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host six matches for this historic edition of the tournament, including a quarterfinal.”
Here are the matches that will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
- June 16 – Chelsea vs. Club Leon
- June 19 – Inter Miami vs. FC Porto
- June 22 – Manchester City vs. Al Ain FC
- Round of 16 matches on June 29 and July 1
- Quarterfinal match on July 5
Dietmar Exler, the Chief Operating Officer of Mercedes-Benz Stadium says,
Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium were made to host the world’s biggest events. We are eager to again bring our innovative venue, unique fan experience, and southern hospitality to a global stage. We look forward to welcoming the players, coaches, staff, and their fans to Atlanta and giving them a world-class experience.
Fans can expect a truly spectacular experience at Mercedes-Benz! So grab your jerseys, snag a seat, and get ready to watch some truly mind-blowing soccer this summer, right here in Atlanta!
What’s the whole schedule for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Oh, and don’t forget about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will also hold several matches in Atlanta! Read all about it here! All we can say is… it’s a good time to love soccer in the ATL! Goooooal!