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Atlanta’s World Cup 2026 is coming: Learning soccer from scratch

Atlanta gearing up to host eight World Cup matches, AJC’s Fraser Jones is kicking off Episode 1 of his soccer crash course. Made in partnership with Ed Voyles.

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Atlanta’s countdown to the 2026 World Cup has begun

Atlanta’s Brewhouse is prepping for a World Cup takeover

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Atlanta’s countdown to the 2026 World Cup has begun

Mayor Andre Dickens reveals Atlanta’s bold vision for 2026 World Cup

Women are taking over the World Cup pregame at Silverback Park

Atlanta’s Brewhouse is prepping for a World Cup takeover

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Atlanta’s countdown to the 2026 World Cup has begun

Atlanta is ready for the world. With 8 matches including a semifinal the 2026 World Cup.

Atlanta’s Brewhouse is prepping for a World Cup takeover

Women are taking over the World Cup pregame at Silverback Park

Atlanta’s World Cup 2026 is coming: Learning soccer from scratch

Atlanta gearing up to host eight World Cup matches, AJC’s Fraser Jones is kicking off Episode 1 of his soccer crash course. Made in partnership with Ed Voyles.

‘Built to host the world’: 95 days out, Atlanta says it’s ready for World Cup

World Cup matches in Atlanta are fewer than 100 days away. City officials and the Atlanta host committee say they're ready.

WATCH: World Cup Vibes in Atlanta

Looking to catch soccer fever before World Cup officially lands in ATL? We’re pulling up to the legendary Brewhouse Cafe in Little Five Points. This is the spot where the ener...

Free headshots and job offers on the spot: How Atlanta is trying to staff up before the World Cup

How Atlanta is helping businesses staff up before World Cup

At the Showcase Atlanta Workforce Expo, more than 100 employers were looking to hire ahead of the major soccer tournament and beyond.

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Uzbekistan making Atlanta its World Cup home, source says

Uzbekistan's national team, ranked No. 52 in FIFA, will play a World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in June.

8 sports bars in metro Atlanta with good food and great vibes

Check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.

SOCCER

FIFA highlights World Cup technology at Atlanta summit

FIFA is holding a meeting in Atlanta for all of the federations competing in this summer's World Cup and Tuesday, they unveiled the new technology they will use.