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Atlanta makes cut as a potential World Cup host
March 11, 2018. A founding member Tim Tewell from East Cobb shows his support to the Atlanta United holding a 'Tata' Martino banner from the 100 concourse ins of the Mercedes-Benz stadium on March 11, 2018 in Atlanta Ga.
March 15, 2018
Atlanta is among 23 cities that will be included in the bid by the United States, Mexico and Canada to host the 2026 World Cup.
Of the 23, FIFA will select 16 as host sites for the tournament that will feature 48 teams for the first time in its history.
Atlanta would host games at the $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of Atlanta United. The soccer configuration can hold more than 72,000.
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