Preview of FIFA Fan Festival opening today in Atlanta
The FIFA Fan Festival opens today at noon in downtown Atlanta and performers with UniverSoul were already out there early this morning getting ready. Additionally, vendors are completing their setups and organizers are directing the finishing touches.
The FIFA Fan Festival opens today at noon in downtown Atlanta and performers with UniverSoul were already out there early this morning getting ready. Additionally, vendors are completing their setups and organizers are directing the finishing touches.
'Atlanta Stadium' named best for World Cup matches
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which has been renamed "Atlanta Stadium" for the World Cup, was ranked by USA Today as the best stadium to see a World Cup match. LendingTree also found that Atlanta was one of the top cities in terms of price for fans who want to see a World Cup match.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which has been renamed "Atlanta Stadium" for the World Cup, was ranked by USA Today as the best stadium to see a World Cup match. LendingTree also found that Atlanta was one of the top cities in terms of price for fans who want to see a World Cup match.
How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Thursday, June 11
We are getting underway with the FIFA World Cup 2026 today! Mexico takes on South Africa, while Korea faces Czechia.
We are getting underway with the FIFA World Cup 2026 today! Mexico takes on South Africa, while Korea faces Czechia.
Atlanta leaders detail security protocols for World Cup
The Atlanta Police Department is mobilizing all 1,800 sworn officers and 500 civilian staff, alongside 170 newly sworn-in special officers from across Georgia, to maximize security downtown.
The Atlanta Police Department is mobilizing all 1,800 sworn officers and 500 civilian staff, alongside 170 newly sworn-in special officers from across Georgia, to maximize security downtown.
Airbnb giving away World Cup tickets for Atlanta Stadium matches
Some Atlanta Airbnb hosts are gifting their guests tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium as part of a tournament-wide fan initiative starting Wednesday.
Some Atlanta Airbnb hosts are gifting their guests tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium as part of a tournament-wide fan initiative starting Wednesday.
World Cup host cities ranked: Cheapest to most expensive
Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.
How to watch the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.
How a New Zealand soccer player went from under 5K Instagram followers to 5.6 million in days
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
How to fill out a 2026 World Cup bracket as FIFA launches its online predictor
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Learn World Cup words in American Sign Language before the tournament begins
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
Biggest blowouts in World Cup history: The largest defeats the tournament has ever seen
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
World Cup countdown: Atlanta finalizes preparations before fans arrive
Infrastructure improvements, public events and fan experiences are being rolled out across the city ahead of the first match.
Infrastructure improvements, public events and fan experiences are being rolled out across the city ahead of the first match.
Atlanta turn ban: City restricts red light turns ahead of World Cup
Atlanta implemented new traffic regulations around downtown and midtown to protect massive crowds ahead of the World Cup.
Atlanta implemented new traffic regulations around downtown and midtown to protect massive crowds ahead of the World Cup.
Atlanta kicks off World Cup countdown with pep rally
Atlanta officials officially kicked off FIFA World Cup celebrations Tuesday with a community pep rally and updates on preparations for the global sporting event.
Atlanta officials officially kicked off FIFA World Cup celebrations Tuesday with a community pep rally and updates on preparations for the global sporting event.
Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
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World Cup Atlanta: Heat could pose risks for fans, workers and players
As Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, experts are warning that soaring temperatures and high humidity could pose health risks for fans, workers and even players.
As Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, experts are warning that soaring temperatures and high humidity could pose health risks for fans, workers and even players.
Atlanta World Cup hotel demand falls short of hype, officials say
Atlanta hotel World Cup bookings are unexpectedly lagging just one week before the massive soccer tournament begins.
Atlanta hotel World Cup bookings are unexpectedly lagging just one week before the massive soccer tournament begins.
World Cup 2026: Uzbekistan team schedules Marietta community session
Atlanta United is opening its doors to the local community this week, partnering with the Uzbekistan National Team to host an interactive youth training session at its newly expanded facility right before the World Cup.
Atlanta United is opening its doors to the local community this week, partnering with the Uzbekistan National Team to host an interactive youth training session at its newly expanded facility right before the World Cup.