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PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta

The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Ludacris performs a free concert at Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026, following the World Cup finals watch party. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Fans gather at Piedmont Park to watch the World Cup finals

Fans watched the World Cup finals during a watch party in Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Afterward, Ludacris and Young Jeezy performed during a free concert.

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PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time.