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There’s a chance Atlanta will host important U.S. match in 2026 World Cup

There’s a path for the U.S. to play a win-or-go home match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the 2026 World Cup, according to the schedule released by FIFA on Wednesday. There is a chance that Atlanta will host a significant U.S. match in the 2026 World Cup. The first match will see the winner of Group L against the third-place team from Group E, H, I, J or K. The tournament will feature 48 teams for the first time and will be hosted by three countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico, for the second time. Sixteen cities will host matches. The AJC.com/start offers a subscription to the AJC for exclusive content.

There’s a chance Atlanta will host important U.S. match in 2026 World Cup

gepubliceerd : 2 weken geleden door Doug Roberson in Sports

Atlanta’s first match in the knockout round will feature the winner of Group L against the third-place team from Group E, H, I, J or K.

The city’s match in the Round of 16 will feature the winner of match 86, which will pit the winner of Group J against the second-place team from Group H, against the second-place team from Group D, which includes the U.S., against the second-place team from Group H.

The city’s semifinal match will feature the winner of Match 99 against the winner of Match 100.

The tournament will feature 48 teams for the first time and will be hosted by three countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico – for the first time. Sixteen cities will host matches.

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