ATL Council demands answers over unpaid airport workers
The Atlanta City Council’s Transportation Committee held a highly critical session on Wednesday to address a massive, escalating payroll crisis involving contract employees at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Atlanta City Council’s Transportation Committee held a highly critical session on Wednesday to address a massive, escalating payroll crisis involving contract employees at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Billy Payne on his Olympic legacy fueling the World Cup
Exactly three decades after orchestrating one of the most unexpected chapters in sports history, the architect behind Atlanta’s modern international profile says the foundation built for the 1996 Games is precisely what made today's massive World Cup presence possible.
Exactly three decades after orchestrating one of the most unexpected chapters in sports history, the architect behind Atlanta’s modern international profile says the foundation built for the 1996 Games is precisely what made today's massive World Cup presence possible.
Argentina fans march from Underground Atlanta to stadium
Downtown Atlanta has completely transformed into a sea of light blue and white vertical stripes. Thousands of roaring, flag-waving international soccer fans have taken over the city’s historic entertainment corridors for the largest pre-match rally of the summer.
Downtown Atlanta has completely transformed into a sea of light blue and white vertical stripes. Thousands of roaring, flag-waving international soccer fans have taken over the city’s historic entertainment corridors for the largest pre-match rally of the summer.
Rivalry renewed: England and Argentina clash in Atlanta
The city is officially welcoming the soccer world today as the highly anticipated second semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ prepares to kick off at Atlanta Stadium. With a spot in Sunday's grand finale on the line, one of international football's most storied, fierce, and emotionally charged rivalries is being renewed right here in Georgia.
The city is officially welcoming the soccer world today as the highly anticipated second semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ prepares to kick off at Atlanta Stadium. With a spot in Sunday's grand finale on the line, one of international football's most storied, fierce, and emotionally charged rivalries is being renewed right here in Georgia.
Breaking down World Cup semifinal Argentina vs. England
England and Argentina are set to face off in a massive semifinal matchup in Atlanta. The stakes are incredibly high, with the winner advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday to play Spain, who secured a 2-0 victory against its opponent in Dallas on Tuesday.
England and Argentina are set to face off in a massive semifinal matchup in Atlanta. The stakes are incredibly high, with the winner advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday to play Spain, who secured a 2-0 victory against its opponent in Dallas on Tuesday.
FIFA fans can watch matches in VR at Cosm
For fans who couldn't score tickets to the remaining world cup games, all hope may not be lost. Cosm, a new virtual reality experience in Atlanta is allowing some soccer lovers to feel like a part of the action after all, by presenting the matches on a massive dome screen in VR.
For fans who couldn't score tickets to the remaining world cup games, all hope may not be lost. Cosm, a new virtual reality experience in Atlanta is allowing some soccer lovers to feel like a part of the action after all, by presenting the matches on a massive dome screen in VR.
1 person seriously injured in DeKalb County shooting
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon on Blazing Pine Path in Decatur.
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon on Blazing Pine Path in Decatur.
Fan Fest host says Atlanta has embraced the World Cup
With ticket prices for Wednesday's semifinal soaring into the thousands, many fans are making their way to FIFA Fan Festival, where crowds have gathered all month to celebrate the tournament. Kevin Egan, one of the hosts who has spent weeks on the Fan Fest stage, said Atlanta has fully embraced its role as a World Cup city.
With ticket prices for Wednesday's semifinal soaring into the thousands, many fans are making their way to FIFA Fan Festival, where crowds have gathered all month to celebrate the tournament. Kevin Egan, one of the hosts who has spent weeks on the Fan Fest stage, said Atlanta has fully embraced its role as a World Cup city.
Fan Fest crowds pour in as semifinal excitement builds
The gates to FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park had only been open for about 20 minutes Wednesday morning, but fans were already streaming in by the thousands ahead of the World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England.
The gates to FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park had only been open for about 20 minutes Wednesday morning, but fans were already streaming in by the thousands ahead of the World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England.
Atlanta sports bar fights spark permanent bans for disruptive fans
An Atlanta sports bar declared a strict "zero tolerance" policy after social media videos captured soccer fans fighting outside the business on Tuesday evening.
An Atlanta sports bar declared a strict "zero tolerance" policy after social media videos captured soccer fans fighting outside the business on Tuesday evening.
Fan with ties to both countries picks a side
Among the thousands of supporters filling downtown Atlanta ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal is one fan with an unusual connection to the match: Zelda, who was born in Argentina but holds British citizenship.
Among the thousands of supporters filling downtown Atlanta ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal is one fan with an unusual connection to the match: Zelda, who was born in Argentina but holds British citizenship.
England fans flock to Founders Green
With less than three hours until kickoff, England supporters turned Founders Green into a sea of white, red and navy blue Wednesday morning, filling bars and restaurants near Atlanta Stadium before the highly anticipated World Cup semifinal against Argentina.
With less than three hours until kickoff, England supporters turned Founders Green into a sea of white, red and navy blue Wednesday morning, filling bars and restaurants near Atlanta Stadium before the highly anticipated World Cup semifinal against Argentina.
Argentina fans turn Underground blue before semifinal
Hours before kickoff, Argentina supporters packed Underground Atlanta, transforming downtown into a sea of blue and white as drums, chants and music echoed through the city. Fans gathered for the second day of the Argentina Fan Fest before marching to Atlanta Stadium for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal.
Hours before kickoff, Argentina supporters packed Underground Atlanta, transforming downtown into a sea of blue and white as drums, chants and music echoed through the city. Fans gathered for the second day of the Argentina Fan Fest before marching to Atlanta Stadium for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal.
Fans beginning to arrive at Atlanta Stadium
English fans and fans of Argentina are beginning to arrive and get in line outside the Atlanta Stadium in downtown Atlanta. The big match between Argentina and England is happening today at Atlanta Stadium at 3 p.m.
English fans and fans of Argentina are beginning to arrive and get in line outside the Atlanta Stadium in downtown Atlanta. The big match between Argentina and England is happening today at Atlanta Stadium at 3 p.m.
Paul & Lexi preview upcoming semifinal match
After a month of World Cup action, Atlanta is preparing for its final match as Argentina and England square off Wednesday afternoon with a trip to Sunday’s championship game against Spain on the line. Fans from both countries have already begun gathering around Atlanta Stadium, where organizers expect one of the loudest crowds of the tournament.
After a month of World Cup action, Atlanta is preparing for its final match as Argentina and England square off Wednesday afternoon with a trip to Sunday’s championship game against Spain on the line. Fans from both countries have already begun gathering around Atlanta Stadium, where organizers expect one of the loudest crowds of the tournament.
10-hour manhunt in Butts Co. for man who allegedly shot woman, child
Authorities arrested Darian Berry Sr. after an extensive manhunt that lasted more than 10 hours in Butts County.
Authorities arrested Darian Berry Sr. after an extensive manhunt that lasted more than 10 hours in Butts County.
Underground Atlanta expected to fill with Argentina fans
Underground Atlanta was relatively calm around 10 a.m. Wednesday, but that quiet is not expected to last. The same area was packed with Argentina supporters Tuesday night, with waves of blue-and-white-clad fans filling downtown before police eventually dispersed the crowd as festivities ended.
Underground Atlanta was relatively calm around 10 a.m. Wednesday, but that quiet is not expected to last. The same area was packed with Argentina supporters Tuesday night, with waves of blue-and-white-clad fans filling downtown before police eventually dispersed the crowd as festivities ended.
England fans bring the noise — and the singalongs
England supporters have turned their World Cup run into a traveling party, belting out Beatles classic "Hey Jude" in honor of star midfielder Jude Bellingham after the team's quarterfinal victory over Norway.
England supporters have turned their World Cup run into a traveling party, belting out Beatles classic "Hey Jude" in honor of star midfielder Jude Bellingham after the team's quarterfinal victory over Norway.
Erling Haaland's favorite hair ties are going viral
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has become a viral sensation during the tournament, not only for his play on the field but also for his personality and signature hairstyle. Fans have become obsessed with the soft Nike hair ties Haaland uses to pull back his long blond hair during matches.
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has become a viral sensation during the tournament, not only for his play on the field but also for his personality and signature hairstyle. Fans have become obsessed with the soft Nike hair ties Haaland uses to pull back his long blond hair during matches.
Big Boi scheduled to perform at FIFA Fan Festival
Atlanta's own Ludacris performed at yesterday's FIFA Fan Festival and downtown Atlanta and Big Boi is scheduled to take the stage today for a special performance.
Atlanta's own Ludacris performed at yesterday's FIFA Fan Festival and downtown Atlanta and Big Boi is scheduled to take the stage today for a special performance.