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Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at World Cup to clinch Group D for US

Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more t

FIFA Fanfest during USA vs Australia match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Arab Atlantans celebrate historic World Cup with record number of qualified Middle Eastern nations

North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads

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Trailblazing referee trio makes World Cup history at Atlanta Stadium

The South Africa vs. Czechia match on Thursday was the first Men’s World Cup match ever to be officiated by an all-female American crew.

Atlanta is finally checking the World Cup off its list

Atlanta has added the World Cup to the list of major sporting events it has hosted. That includes three Super Bowls, the World Series, March Madness and the CFP championship.

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PHOTOS: Czechia faces South Africa in the second Atlanta game of the World Cup

Czechia faces South Africa in the second Atlanta game of the World Cup with an all-female crew of referees.

PHOTOS: A little rain can't stop Atlanta World Cup fans

Rain was in the forecast, but World Cup fans brought their own sunshine to the second game at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) where Czechia faced South Africa.

MARTA to feds: Crime prevention strategies are working

Recent incidents were ‘senseless’ and random, but overall crime is down, MARTA said.

What’s at stake in the South Africa and Czechia World Cup game in Atlanta?

Thursday's World Cup match in Atlanta between South Africa and Czechia is key for both teams with hopes of advancing.

Atlanta aims to leverage World Cup to bolster business ties with Spain

Atlanta leaders and their business counterparts in Spain have their eye on a different ball, a long-term goal of leveraging the World Cup to increase trade and investment.

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I attended Atlanta’s first World Cup match. I’m still not over it.

Reflecting on the sights, sounds and scenes from Atlanta hosting its first 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Cape Verde and Spain.

Man illegally in U.S. arrested for flying drone at FIFA Fan Fest, feds say

21 drones have been seized during FIFA World Cup activities in Atlanta, the FBI said.

Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide: Schedule, tickets, watch parties and what to know

Your Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide to match schedules, tickets, watch parties, MARTA and travel tips, restaurants, hotels and things to do around the city.