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

With Atlanta gearing up to host eight World Cup matches, AJC’s Fraser Jones is kicking off Episode 1 of his soccer crash course going from total beginner to game-day ready. From figuring out formations like 4-3-3 to learning (the hard way) when you can’t use your hands, he gets coached by local high school players to survive Soccer 101. This is just the beginning. This was made in partnership with Ed Voyles.