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One year out, city organizers are banking on the World Cup to create a new Atlanta legacy

One year out, city organizers are banking on the World Cup to create a new Atlanta legacy

Atlanta will host eight games including a semi-final, expecting to draw about 300,000 fans and create what Atlanta World Cup Host Committee Chief Operating Officer Georgia O’Donoghue likened to “eight Super Bowls in 39 days.” Here are some of the ways the city is preparing for the epic event.
Downtown Atlanta

Will the World Cup revive downtown? The view from one year out.

In preparation for the 2026 World Cup next June, city and state leadership, alongside local developers, are focusing their efforts on fast-track redevelopment for the long-blighted downtown Atlanta. The list of major redevelopments downtown is dizzying. The real question is: Will any of this be ready by June 11, 2026, when the World Cup kicks off?
Arthur Blank

What does the World Cup 2026 announcement mean for Atlanta?

Atlanta was recommended in the official bid submitted to FIFA to host the semi-final round of the 2026 World Cup. But it will be a long wait until we find out if we actually will host any games.

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