Centennial Olympic Park morphs into World Cup epicenter

The FIFA Fan Festival™ is drawing thousands of visitors to the downtown core today, serving as the massive, high-visibility anchor for soccer fans from around the globe. While the tournament kicked off on Thursday over in Mexico, all local eyes are locked firmly Monday, which marks the absolute main event for the city, as Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens its turnstiles to host Atlanta’s very first official World Cup match.