Does Atlanta Stadium have air conditioning? What to know for England v DR Congo World Cup match

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1 Jul 2026 • 10:46 PM MYT
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Does Atlanta Stadium have air conditioning? What to know for England v DR Congo World Cup match

  • England and DR Congo are set to face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, renamed Atlanta Stadium for the tournament.
  • The match is scheduled for 5pm BST (12 pm ET) and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • Opened in 2017, the stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, has a capacity of 68,239. It features a retractable-roof and air conditioning, and is home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United.
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted the Super Bowl in 2019 and is scheduled to again in 2028. The stadium also was site of NCAA football's college championship game in 2018 and 2025, and is scheduled to host the NCAA basketball Final Four in 2031.
  • Because of the cost, FIFA did not insist the Mercedes-Benz logo atop the stadium's roof be covered or removed. Mercedes-Benz is close to two MARTA subway stations.

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