The first round of FIFA World Cup matches were announced Sunday, and Atlanta now knows which teams it will host in June and July 2026.

After the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw which took place on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington , D.C., on Saturday the off

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup happens Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. FIFA will randomly divide the 48-team field into 12 groups of four. We won’t know which matches are being played where until Saturday. That includes the eight matches that Atlanta will host at Mercedes-Benz Stadium next summer.

FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.

In the U.S., the draw will air on Fox, but globally in many regions, a livestream of the draw will be available to watch via YouTube livestream, totally free. If you don’t have access to Fox, you might want to consider trying a VPN, so you can tune into the World Cup draw free livestream.

Excitement is building as the group draw for the FIFA World Cup provides a better look at which teams could visit Kansas City for the tournament.

The 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament bracket is set, and New Jersey will host six matches across various stages. Here's what you need to know about FIFA 2026 World Cup matches in the Garden State.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup bracket is set, with Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia hosting several matches.