Check out the AJC’s full coverage of the World Cup and Atlanta’s plans for hosting in 2026.
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Atlanta is included in 2031 Women’s World Cup bid
The bid book includes information on more than 35 cities, estimating 4.5 million fans and more than $4 billion in projected revenue.
How the draw will work for the 2026 World Cup
After the draw Friday, the schedule should come out within the next 24 hours, which is when Atlanta will learn which teams will play group-stage matches at Mercedes-Benz.
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