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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.

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Is Atlanta the soccer capital of America? The city making its World Cup case.

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Kick It: Spain v. Saudi Arabia

Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup. By now, we’re all completely Cup-pilled. We’re soccermaxxing. We’re so excited we’re talking like TikTo...

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

PHOTOS: Fans show up at metro Atlanta events for the USA vs Australia game

From the FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park to Decatur WatchFest '26 on Decatur Square, fans decked out in red, white and blue turned up to cheer their team.

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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.

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Kick It: Czech Republic vs. South Africa

Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup. We’re still basking in the afterglow of Atlanta’s first World Cup match, and the second is right around...

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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.

PHOTOS: Spain and Cape Verde face off in first Atlanta game of World Cup

Atlanta made its World Cup debut Monday as Cape Verde played Spain at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) July 15, 2026.

Is Atlanta the soccer capital of America? The city making its World Cup case.

Is Atlanta the soccer capital of America? AJC producer Jaide Garcia examines the city's case ahead of the World Cup.

PHOTOS: World Cup fans descend on Atlanta for first local match

Spain vs. Cape Verde draws soccer fans early to downtown Atlanta for the first World Cup games played at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, June 15, 2026.

PHOTOS: Morocco and Brazil fans turn out for World Cup fan fest

Pride of country and love of soccer draws fans to the Morocco vs Brazil match that was shown at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026.