Decatur Square restaurants ready for World Cup surge
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Belen, the only Argentinian restaurant inside Atlanta's perimeter, and O'Sullivans Irish Pub on Decatur Square are ready for the World Cup surge coming to the Atlanta metro.

MARTA Vandalism: Police promise felony charges for broken gates

Transit riders who destroy or break faregate glass at MARTA rail stations will face felony charges, transit police warned.

FIFA Fan Festival returns for second day in Atlanta

The FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park returns Friday for its second day of World Cup celebrations, bringing fans together from around the world ahead of a busy slate of matches.

Atlanta kids to escort players at World Cup matches
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At every match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you can sport kids from local communities escorting players onto the pitch. They were all specially chosen as "match mascots" from the host cities. Chelsea Torres meets some of the Atlanta kids who will be escorting players in the 8 games the city will host.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Friday, June 12

It's day two of the FIFA World Cup 2026™! Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Team USA plays its first match, taking on Paraguay.  

Los Angeles ready to host USA vs. Paraguay World Cup match
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Los Angeles and World Cup fans are ready for the game tonight between Team USA and Team Paraguay. Fans are excited for the game and the big-name entertainment at the game and watch parties. Team USA says it is also ready for the match. FOX's Ashley Dvorkin reporting from LA. 

First Team USA soccer match happening Friday night
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The first match for the U.S. men's team is set to take place Friday night in Los Angeles. They are set to play Paraguay, which is currently ranked at No. 40 in FIFA's international rankings. 

MARTA launches World Cup transit plan for Atlanta matches

Atlanta's first FIFA World Cup match is set for Monday, and MARTA officials say years of planning are now being put to the test as thousands of fans prepare to travel to and from the stadium.

Decatur Square restaurants finally ready for watch parties
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Decatur Squares restaurant scene is working hard to keep up with the demand that FIFA World Cup watch parties will bring. Belen features Argentinian food and O'Sullivan's features Irish fair, and tons and tons of Guinness.

Local arena packs out for Mexico FIFA watch party
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Atlanta Eagles Arena hosts a Atlanta's World Cup watch party for Mexico's team with food trucks and jerseys. According to the venue co-owner, guests must secure free Eventbrite passes ahead of time to ensure proper logistics and security inside the family venue.

FIFA Fan Festival for World Cup opens in downtown Atlanta

Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival has officially opened at Centennial Olympic Park, marking the start of the city's World Cup celebrations.

World Cup: How do you pronounce that player's name?

As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.

1996 Olympics bombing lawyer breaks down FIFA stadium safety
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An attorney who represented a 1996 Olympic park bomb victim's family is breaking down how modern security electronics track mass gathering threats, ahead of opening ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How the World Cup tournament works

The World Cup is the single most-watched sporting event on Earth—even outpacing the Olympics. If you have never watched a single second of soccer (traditionally called football outside the U.S.), the global hype can feel overwhelming. Here's how it all works.