Atlanta is one of 11 U.S. cities selected to host matches for the prestigious international tournament. In preparation, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has undergone a significant transformation—most notably the replacement of its artificial turf with a real grass pitch, a complex process that required extensive coordination and planning.

There will be six matches over the next three weeks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium featuring some of the biggest soccer clubs in the world.

The swathes of empty seats during the FIFA Club World Cup match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC have been criticised by fans, who blamed the governing body for ‘screwing up’ the tournament.