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PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park was at capacity for Saturday's matches

The FIFA Fan Fest was at capacity as they watched Colombia face Portugal in Miami and then later Congo and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium.

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PHOTOS: Congo faces Uzbekistan in World Cup game at Atlanta Stadium

Goals and action filled Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday as Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to advance to the knockout round in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Shakira took part in the World Cup festivities, bringing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to State Farm Arena. Singing and dancing through countless hits from her 36-year career, the Grammy Award winner dazzled the Atlanta crowd on Friday, June 26, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Shakira comes to Atlanta during the World Cup

Shakira, whose song "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy is the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, performed in Atlanta on Friday, June 26, 2026 as part of her Las Muj...