The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, is hosting a historic anticipated match between the Argentine and English national teams in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The foundation stone for this architectural sports marvel was laid in May 2014, with construction lasting about three and a half years until its official opening in August 2017. The total construction cost of the stadium reached approximately $1.6 billion, making it one of the most expensive stadiums in the history of sports facilities. A massive workforce of thousands of workers, engineers, and technicians worked daily in shifts to complete the complex engineering structure. The official seating capacity for football matches is about 75,000 spectators. The venue features unique premium facilities, most notably the retractable roof designed as eight geometric petals that open and close like a camera lens, as well as the giant circular Halo video board that extends 360 degrees around the inner roof edge, providing a complete panoramic view for fans from all angles. The sports complex and surrounding areas provide parking for approximately 21,000 vehicles distributed across lots and multi-story buildings to facilitate crowd flow. This landmark has obtained advanced global environmental certifications as the first professional stadium in North America to receive the LEED Platinum sustainability rating. Since its inauguration, the stadium's sports record is rich with hosting major international and domestic events. It hosted the MLS Cup final in 2018, Super Bowl LIII in 2019, as well as the College Football Playoff National Championship, matches from the 2024 Copa América, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and culminating in the honor of organizing eight matches in the 2026 World Cup, which represents the most prominent World Cup event in its modern history.