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Atlanta’s reputation as best host city for sporting events started in 1960s
Before Atlanta hosted eight World Cup matches in 2026, the city proved it was the national leader in hosting major sports events.
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PHOTOS: Best of World Cup in Atlanta
Atlanta rolled out the red carpet for the world and transformed into a hub for 2026 World Cup fans with eight games and multiple days of official FIFA Fan Fest activities and
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Will Atlanta see a World Cup tourism afterglow?
More than half a million visitors descended on Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park downtown throughout the tournament.
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World Cup boosts MARTA ridership by 1.7 million trips
The final Atlanta match Wednesday, England vs. Argentina, was one of the bigger ridership days, with 220,000 trips tallied, up from 93,488 on a typical weekday.
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After the World Cup is over, what happens to the Atlanta homeless population?
Atlanta civic, city and business leaders have ramped up efforts to solve homelessness in preparation for the World Cup. This work must keep going after the tournament ends.
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Who are the winners of Atlanta’s World Cup?
Atlanta showed out for its hosting duties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some of the AJC's picks for local "winners" of the tournament.
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No FIFA ‘help’ needed: Argentina is too good to be denied World Cup final
Argentina is headed to the World Cup final after beating England in a semifinal match in Atlanta.
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Lionel Messi and Argentina just broke England’s heart in Atlanta
Heavyweight World Cup bout lives up to rivalry hype.
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Defending champion Argentina does it again with stunning comeback vs. England
Argentina mounted a stunning comeback in the World Cup semifinal Wednesday, defeating England 2-1.
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World Cup Atlanta live updates: Argentina beats England in 2-1 comeback
Get live updates from around Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Argentina vs. England match — including match day traffic, Fan Fest news, watch parties, and MARTA updates.