Tag: World Cup 2026

Dubbed the "Pop Cup," King of Pops created popsicles themed for 7 of the 9 teams playing in Atlanta's group stage games, as well as a pop for the U.S. Men's National Team. The flavors are inspired by sweets and drinks beloved in each country, and the wrappers will include fun facts about the soccer teams.

What is there to do during the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta? A lot. Here's a list of the concerts, watch parties, experiences, and other World Cup-related events we could find. We'll keep updating this list until the games begin.

Hosting two U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium won’t be a rehearsal for the eight World Cup matches coming this summer. That preparation is done. So when the U.S. hosts Belgium on March 28 and Portugal on March 31, organizers are confident that all aspects of hosting will run smoothly for both those games and the World Cup thanks to muscle memory built not just from the two previous international tournaments, but also the myriad events, sporting and otherwise, the city and stadium have hosted over the years.

The FIFA Fan Festival will take over Centennial Olympic Park for 16 days during the World Cup, beginning on June 12. General admission for the festival is free, but you need to register in advance for a ticket. Here's how to register and what else you need to know.

On Thursday, the main players behind the FIFA World Cup’s arrival in Atlanta gathered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to give a sneak peek into the tournament this summer. Just 95 days out, public and private leadership leading the city’s preparedness repeated a message of assurance: Atlanta is ready.

Atlanta’s World Cup future has finally come into focus with teams now drawn for the group stage. On Friday, hundreds of Atlantans descended on Fadó Irish Pub in Buckhead Village for a party hosted by Atlanta’s World Cup Committee to watch the FIFA Draw announcement at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Centre, where the qualifying teams were split into four-team groups.

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?

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.