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Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide: Schedule, tickets, watch parties and what to know

Your Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide to match schedules, tickets, watch parties, MARTA and travel tips, restaurants, hotels and things to do around the city.

Where to eat in Atlanta: The Ultimate Food Guide

Is Atlanta the soccer capital of America? The city making its World Cup case.

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

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

How the World Cup could shape Atlanta’s restaurant scene for years to come

Is Atlanta the soccer capital of America? The city making its World Cup case.

Soccer 101: Everything you need to know about offside

Inside the new U.S. Soccer headquarters in Georgia

Soccer 101: How not to get kicked out of the game

Atlanta’s countdown to the 2026 World Cup has begun

Women are taking over the World Cup pregame at Silverback Park

Why Atlanta’s soccer boom before the World Cup is personal for Arthur Blank

Atlanta’s Brewhouse is prepping for a World Cup takeover

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

More World Cup

Kick It: Argentina vs. Egypt

Wake up, it’s match day! Well, at least it is for Argentina and Egypt. For the United States, not so much. The Belgians were even wearing their fancy Magritte kits when they d...

Atlanta’s most popular World Cup souvenir is free, if you’re willing to wait

Fans have spent hours in hot lines at Centennial Olympic Park to get Bank of America’s customizable bracelets. Some are flipping them online in a booming resale market.

Why soccer is so demanding on the heart

Soccer tests the heart with nonstop movement and repeated sprints. Learn how to stay safe, hydrated and recover properly in the summer heat.

Driven: Georgia high school athlete spotlight

In a new series with AJC Varsity, we're going into the mindset of Georgia's high school athletes. (Presented by Ed Voyles Hyundai)

PHOTOS: England, Congo fans brave heat for World Cup

Congo and England fans were inside and outside Atlanta Stadium for World Cup play on Wednesday. Fans at FIFA Fan Fest had to contend with temperatures in the 90s.

Kick It: England vs. DR Congo

Wake up, it’s match day! ...

The British are here: England fans in Atlanta say they’re ready for ‘raucous’ World Cup showdown

England fans in town for the FIFA World Cup say they are ready to see the European power realize its potential and hype.

As extreme heat arrives, dangerous days ahead for Atlanta World Cup revelers

The combination of extreme temps, humidity and Atlanta’s urban heat island will raise the risk of heat-related illnesses for World Cup fans, Peachtree Road Race runners.

Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.

Ticket resales are projected to increase as the tournament’s elimination stage approaches and the remaining schedule is set in stone, including Atlanta’s final three matches.

How the World Cup could inspire better fitness and eating habits

Atlanta fitness and nutrition experts say the World Cup presents a rare opportunity to turn inspiration into lasting healthy habits. All you have to do is start small.