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FIFA Fan Festival for World Cup draws highest attendance since 2006

This year's FIFA Fan Festival was the best attended since Germany hosted the event in 2006. Atlanta's festival drew over 500,000 fans to Centennial Olympic Park.

Atlanta’s e-bike, scooter rentals skyrocketed during World Cup

Jonathan Hunt wants to become MARTA’s next permanent CEO

COMMUNITY PITCH

U.S. soccer star Tyler Adams, Allstate unveil minipitch in South Fulton

GAVIN GODFREY

Atlanta FIFA World Cup withdrawal is real, but there’s hope

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Credit many for Atlanta’s World Cup success, but no one more than Arthur Blank

Without Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank, Atlanta’s identity as a soccer town deserving of hosting World Cup games would not have happened.

Georgia congressman shows German soccer fan ‘Freddy’ around U.S. Capitol

U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller got a chance to hang out with the social media sensation during Freddy's road trip across America at the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup.

Ludacris performs a free concert at Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026, following the World Cup finals watch party. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Fans gather at Piedmont Park to watch the World Cup finals

Fans watched the World Cup finals during a watch party in Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Afterward, Ludacris and Young Jeezy performed during a free concert.

PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time.

Kick It: Did we win?

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Atlanta’s World Cup preparations helped Muslims feel welcome in the city

Muslim visitors to Atlanta enjoyed the World Cup not only for its entertainment value, but also because planners took into account their religious and dietary needs.

AJC EDITORIAL BOARD

Goooooaaaaal! World Cup success positions Atlanta for greatness.

Atlanta showed the world that no event is too big for the city after its success in hosting eight World Cup matches.

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta’s reputation as best host city for sporting events started in 1960s

Before Atlanta hosted eight World Cup matches in 2026, the city proved it was the national leader in hosting major sports events.

PHOTOS: Best of World Cup in Atlanta

Atlanta rolled out the red carpet for the world and transformed into a hub for 2026 World Cup fans with eight games and multiple days of official FIFA Fan Fest activities and

Will Atlanta see a World Cup tourism afterglow?

More than half a million visitors descended on Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park downtown throughout the tournament.