PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest starts in downtown Atlanta

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PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest starts in downtown Atlanta

Soccer fans turn out for World Cup festivities at Centennial Olympic Park. Mexico faced South Afrida Thursday on the first day of FIFA World Cup action. Games start in Atlanta on Monday.

A Mexico supporter celebrates at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after Mexico scored the first goal. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A soccer fan holds FIFA World Cup scarf at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Alejandra Colin takes a selfie with Rosendo and Hanna Lorenzo (7), who came from Panama, as they enjoy the first day of the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens kicks a soccer inflatable ball as the city officially launches the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Ashley Sanchez holds his son Lionel Sanchez as they enjoy the music during the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Luis Medina, right, and Juan Portugal from Atlanta react with their Mexican wrestler masks at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Hiya Smith of Atlanta poses with his cats Sandy and Shadow during the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Martin and Donna Drago arrived for the first day at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The Atlanta Police Mounted Patrol Unit is seen on Marietta Street beside Centennial Olympic Park during the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Alejandro Perez and Karen Cardenas with Itzamatul Folk Dance Group perform at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Mexican soccer fans react while watching the big screen as the FIFA inaugural game takes place in Mexico City during the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Fans take photos on opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olyimpic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

People line up to enter the Coca-Cola Fan Zone booth on opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Universoul Circus performer dance on roller skates during opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

A Fresh the Clown performer dances during the opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Universoul Circus performers interact with attendees during opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Atlanta police officers work the opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

A Bank of America employee hands a bracelet to a woman during the opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

A Mexico supporter celebrates at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after Mexico scored the first goal. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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