Tens of thousands show up for historic Atlanta World Cup match

Fans from around the world filled downtown Atlanta on Monday as the city hosts its first-ever FIFA World Cup match.

Douglasville fans gather for FIFA World Cup watch party

A crowd of soccer fans gathered at the Douglasville Town Green to watch a noon World Cup match on a big screen.

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.

Japan tidies Dallas Stadium locker room after World Cup match

Japanese soccer players showcased their tradition of cleanliness by leaving the Dallas Stadium locker room spotless after Sunday's 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands.

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.

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. 

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Monday, June 15

It's day five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S.! Spain takes on Cabo Verde, Belgium takes on Egypt, Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay and Iran takes on New Zealand. 

World Cup Atlanta: Heading downtown? Here's what you need to know

Officials are urging visitors to arrive early, with the heaviest traffic expected between 10 a.m. and noon before kickoff.

Heading downtown? Here's what you need to know
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If you're planning to attend Monday's Spain-Cabo Verde match or visit downtown Atlanta for World Cup festivities, officials are urging fans to arrive early and leave extra time for travel.

Spain, Cabo Verde fans pack Atlanta ahead of Monday matchup

A premature weather closure did little to damp the spirits of thousands of international soccer fans who flooded downtown Atlanta on Sunday ahead of a historic matchup between Spain and Cabo Verde.

Nonprofit provides sensory relief at Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival

Tens of thousands of soccer fans are packing Centennial Olympic Park for the FIFA Fan Festival, and a national nonprofit is working to ensure the massive downtown Atlanta event stays inclusive for everyone.

Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after World Cup opener against Netherlands

Following a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands, Japanese soccer fans continued their viral post-match tradition by cleaning up trash at Dallas Stadium.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Sunday, June 14

It's day four of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place! Côte d'Ivoire takes on Ecuador, Germany takes on Curaçao, the Netherlands takes on Japan and Sweden takes on Tunisia.

Brazil, Morocco tie 1-1 in first World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium

Brazil and Morocco brought one of the World Cup’s biggest early matchups in the first game at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Thousands gather at Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival despite extreme heat

Centennial Olympic Park transformed into a massive celebration of global culture on Saturday as thousands of soccer fans packed downtown Atlanta for day three of FIFA's Fan Festival.

Weekend heat advisory: Hot and muggy

Heat and thick humidity will bake north Georgia through the weekend before a cold front moves into the area. Temperatures are expected to peak in the low 90s on Saturday.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Saturday, June 13

It's day three of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with four matches taking place! Qatar takes on Switzerland, Brazil takes on Morocco, Haiti takes on Scotland, and Australia takes on Türkiye.