Tag: World Cup

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The World Cup is bringing more than soccer to Atlanta—it’s bringing the cultures, cuisines, music, and traditions of countries from around the globe. From Cabo Verdean tailgates and Haitian festivals to Spanish watch parties and Uzbek restaurants, these events offer a chance to experience the world without leaving the city.

Before the World Cup crowds arrive, these downtown Atlanta restaurants already had loyal local followings. Historic institutions like Paschal’s, beloved sports bars like Restaurant Ten, and breakfast spots like Atlanta Breakfast Club, these longtime favorites offer some of the city’s best meals within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The World Cup action in Atlanta won’t stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. From the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park to new entertainment destinations like Cosm and downtown rooftop lounges, the city is transforming into a monthlong celebration of soccer, food, music, and global culture.

When Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank launched a successful Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise bid in 2014, some were skeptical that soccer could make...

Whatever the successes of the ’96 Olympics Games, the blow it dealt to Atlanta’s unhoused community is widely considered a moral failure. Thirty years later, Atlanta officials want to prove they’ve learned their lesson for the FIFA World Cup.

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is famous for its retractable roof and rowdy Atlanta United games. But did you know it also produces its own honey and vegetables? Here are eight things you might not know—but should—about the host stadium of FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Atlanta.

Atlanta has a well-deserved reputation as a creative city, from its arts scene to its thriving music industry. To showcase all the city has to offer, the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee tapped best-in-their-field pros to welcome visitors from near and far to the place they call home.

As soccer lovers from around the globe descend upon Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup 2026, they bring with them a fan culture that’s second to none. If you want to join in on the fun but don’t know your tifo from your ultra, here’s an introduction.