World Cup Atlanta Live Blog: Spain, Cabo Verde ends in a draw

Atlanta hosted its first-ever FIFA World Cup match Monday when Spain faced Cabo Verde in a Group H showdown at Atlanta Stadium.

Iran makes World Cup debut in L.A. amid historic U.S. peace deal
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The geographic theater of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has officially aligned with a massive, historic breakthrough in global diplomacy. Just hours after President Trump called off planned retaliatory aerial strikes and announced that intensive multilateral negotiations in Switzerland had yielded a comprehensive framework for peace, Team Melli—the Iran national football team—is officially stepping onto American soil. They are set to make their highly anticipated tournament debut tonight in Southern California, anchoring a spectacular cultural and geopolitical crossroads that has the eyes of the entire world watching.

Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community

With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.

1 killed in crash on I-75 in Fulton County on Monday morning

A driver was killed Monday morning in a crash that shut down Interstate 75 South for several hours in Fulton County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

Johns Creek attorney sentenced to prison for tax evasion

A Johns Creek attorney will serve more than a year in federal prison after concealing his income to evade nearly $1.5 million in personal income taxes, according to federal prosecutors.

Gov. Kemp appears on campaign trail with Burt Jones, Derek Dooley

Georgia’s primary runoff elections are Tuesday, and several of the state’s highest-profile Republican contests are drawing late attention from Gov. Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump.

Gov. Kemp appears with Burt Jones at news conference
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Gov. Kemp appeared with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Monday after endorsing him in the Republican runoff for governor.

Fleeing Gwinnett driver fights officer over taser during arrest

A fleeing driver nearly ran over a woman who jumped from his moving car before he fought an officer during a chaotic arrest in Gwinnett County.

Crowds watch first Atlanta match at FIFA Fan Festival
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Thousands of passionate soccer fans flooded Centennial Olympic Park on Monday as the FIFA Fan Festival broadcasted the city's opening World Cup match. The major downtown celebration brought diverse cultures together to watch Spain take on Cabo Verde.  

Fans express excitement over first Atlanta World Cup match
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Fans from across the globe flooded downtown streets as Atlanta Stadium hosted its first FIFA World Cup match. The historic event marks the beginning of an eight-match lineup in the city.

World Cup turns Atlanta into a global gathering place
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For the first time in its history, Atlanta is hosting FIFA World Cup matches, and fans say the city has been transformed into a global celebration of soccer.

Trump says July 4th American 250 celebration will be a 'TRUMP RALLY'

President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."

World Cup Atlanta: Fans march to Atlanta Stadium
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Soccer fans gathered on Monday morning for a march to Atlanta Stadium for the first World Cup match in Atlanta today at 12 p.m. between Spain and Cabo Verde. 

Fans begin to arrive for first match at Atlanta Stadium
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Gates at Atlanta Stadium opened at 9 a.m., and the first wave of fans is beginning to stream inside ahead of today's Spain-Cabo Verde matchup. By noon, Atlanta will host its first-ever FIFA World Cup match, a milestone years in the making for the city.

Weather continues to impact flights at Atlanta airport Monday

More than 300 flights had been delayed or canceled at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by mid-morning Monday.

Missouri skydiving plane crash leaves 12 dead
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A tragic plane crash over the weekend in Missouri resulted in the deaths of 11 skydivers and a pilot. Investigators are working to figure out what caused the aircraft to go down shortly after takeoff. FOX's Olivianna Calmes reporting from the scene. 

Beer collab for World Cup matches in Atlanta
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The Summer of Soccer Brews are now being served at Monday Night Brewing's Taprooms. The goal is to make the brewery a welcoming hub for fans from other countries. The brewery picked two countries with strong beer cultures to collaborate with -- Spain and Czech Republic. 

Georgia voters set to decide key runoff races Tuesday

Georgia voters will return to the polls Tuesday to settle several high-profile primary runoff contests for statewide and federal offices.