Atlanta World Cup hotel occupancy drops despite record tourist turnout
Atlanta welcomed hundreds of thousands of soccer fans and generated millions of dollars during the World Cup, yet local hotels experienced an unexpected drop in overnight stays compared to the previous year.
Atlanta welcomed hundreds of thousands of soccer fans and generated millions of dollars during the World Cup, yet local hotels experienced an unexpected drop in overnight stays compared to the previous year.
World Cup turmoil? Dutch federation calls for new FIFA leadership
The Dutch football federation is calling for an international summit to reshape FIFA after saying it no longer has confidence in President Gianni Infantino.
The Dutch football federation is calling for an international summit to reshape FIFA after saying it no longer has confidence in President Gianni Infantino.
UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA’s Infantino over failed World Cup sale plan
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
Fans launch global petition demanding FIFA President Gianni Infantino resign: AP
A global coalition of soccer fan groups is calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign as criticism continues over a proposed World Cup investment plan.
A global coalition of soccer fan groups is calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign as criticism continues over a proposed World Cup investment plan.
FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says
FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.
FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.
FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters
FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
FIFA World Cup: UEFA says it will boycott tournament over $20 billion investor plan
UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through.
UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through.
CBP officers seize nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup items at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.
FIFA Fan Festival: Record 9M fans attend 2026 World Cup celebrations
More than 9 million people attended the FIFA Fan Festival across 13 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
More than 9 million people attended the FIFA Fan Festival across 13 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Mayor Andre Dickens celebrates successful FIFA events in Atlanta
Atlanta leaders celebrated six weeks of Atlanta FIFA World Cup events, highlighting safety achievements and city pride.
Atlanta leaders celebrated six weeks of Atlanta FIFA World Cup events, highlighting safety achievements and city pride.
IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
Atlanta World Cup traffic: GDOT celebrates successful tournament operations
State transportation leaders took a victory lap after successfully moving more than 1 million sports fans through Atlanta during a month of World Cup matches.
State transportation leaders took a victory lap after successfully moving more than 1 million sports fans through Atlanta during a month of World Cup matches.
Federal agents target unauthorized drones flying over FIFA World Cup venues
Federal agents detected nearly 1,600 unauthorized drones and seized over 700 nationwide across all 11 host cities, including 95 in Atlanta alone.
Federal agents detected nearly 1,600 unauthorized drones and seized over 700 nationwide across all 11 host cities, including 95 in Atlanta alone.
153 arrested in targeted operation during World Cup Atlanta
A joint law enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and child sexual exploitation during metro Atlanta World Cup events resulted in 153 criminal arrests and the rescue of 54 victims, officials said Tuesday.
A joint law enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and child sexual exploitation during metro Atlanta World Cup events resulted in 153 criminal arrests and the rescue of 54 victims, officials said Tuesday.
DecaturFest draws over 140K visitors to Decatur Square during World Cup
Decatur Square is returning to normal after drawing over 140,000 people during a monthlong World Cup festival.
Decatur Square is returning to normal after drawing over 140,000 people during a monthlong World Cup festival.
Atlanta declares World Cup success, sets sights on Super Bowl in 2028
City leaders are celebrating the Atlanta World Cup success after hosting eight matches without any major security incidents.
City leaders are celebrating the Atlanta World Cup success after hosting eight matches without any major security incidents.
2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
Thousands pack Atlanta’s Piedmont Park for final World Cup match
Thousands of soccer fans packed Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Sunday to celebrate Spain's dramatic World Cup victory over Argentina.
Thousands of soccer fans packed Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Sunday to celebrate Spain's dramatic World Cup victory over Argentina.
President Trump presents World Cup to Spain
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.