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The 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy is displayed at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Fans take photos of the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Abdulrahman Dwead holds the Saudi Arabian flag while waiting to see the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A worker unveils the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A fan takes a cell phone picture of the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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A fan takes a selfie with the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Workers hold up a sheet to prevent the public from seeing the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy put into a case for display at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Ali Hayan lifts his granddaughter Layla, 1, for a photo in front of the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Fans gather to see the 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy on display at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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The 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy is displayed at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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