Overview
- Blank said the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is ready for the World Cup and that concession prices will stay at current levels for visiting fans.
- Atlanta’s NFL-MLS venue is slated to host eight World Cup matches, including one of the semifinals.
- The stadium is known for fan-friendly pricing, with examples like a hot dog and a soda costing $5.
- Ticketing falls under FIFA, with face-value seats already above $500 and secondary-market listings for the semifinal reported over $14,000.
- Tournament preparations at the stadium are underway, including temporary brand cover-ups to meet FIFA’s event rules.