PHOTOS: Fans show up at metro Atlanta events for the USA vs Australia game

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PHOTOS: Fans show up at metro Atlanta events for the USA vs Australia game

From the FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park to Decatur WatchFest '26 on Decatur Square, fans decked out in red, white and blue turned up to cheer their team.

USA fan Tanner Toombs, of Kennesaw, celebrates after USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fans celebrate USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fans participate in a game of limbo with beer bottles during USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A USA fan celebrates USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fans celebrate USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A USA fan celebrates during USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

An Australia fan and a USA fan watch the match between the USA and Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A soccer fan wears a giant ball costume as he receives autographs from fans following USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A USA fan drinks two beers as he celebrates during USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A USA soccer fan watches the match between USA and Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA soccer fans watch the match between USA and Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA soccer fans Louis Boris, of Atlanta, right, talks with Carter McManes, of Atlanta, during the match between USA and Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Police officers stand watch during the soccer match between USA and Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA soccer fans watch the match between USA and Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A USA soccer fan watches the match between USA and Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fans and brothers Colin Basony, left, and Kyle Basony, of Johns Creek, hold their spot at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the USA and Australia match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Nappy Roots performs at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the USA and Australia match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fan Zion Cooper, of Florida, dances to the performance by Nappy Roots at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the USA and Australia match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fan Chris Tyson, of North Carolina, left, celebrates USA’s first goal with his nephew Rowan Clarke, of Florida, center, at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the USA and Australia match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A USA fan prepares to watch the USA and Australia match at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fans celebrates USA’s second goal at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the USA and Australia match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

USA fan Cole Fendley, of Carrollton, poses for a photograph at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the USA and Australia match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A USA fan drinks a beer at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the USA and Australia match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Soccer fans react as Team USA scores against Australia during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Soccer fans react as Team USA scores against Australia during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Soccer fans watch the USA vs. Australia game during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Soccer fans watch the USA vs. Australia game during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Soccer fans watch the USA vs. Australia game during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

US soccer fans mingle before the USA vs. Australia game during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Children play mini-soccer before the USA vs. Australia game during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

USA soccer fans cool down at halftime of the USA vs. Australia game during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

USA soccer fans react as they watch the USA vs. Australia game on a screen during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

USA soccer fans react after the USA defeats Australia 2-0 during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

USA soccer fans cool down at halftime of the USA vs. Australia game during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

USA soccer fans react as they watch the USA vs. Australia game on a screen during Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

USA fan Tanner Toombs, of Kennesaw, celebrates after USA’s 2-0 win against Australia at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Friday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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