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PHOTOS: Best of World Cup in Atlanta
Atlanta rolled out the red carpet for the world and transformed into a hub for 2026 World Cup fans with eight games and multiple days of official FIFA Fan Fest activities and watch parties throughout the metro. (The number of games in Atlanta has been corrected.)
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a save during first half of the Spain vs. Cape Verde Group H match at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, June 15, 2026. The game ended in a 0-0 draw. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Colt Gray, the 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect, is led in by deputies for a plea hearing at Barrow County Superior Court on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Winder. Four people died at the school shooting on Sept. 4, 2024. Gray pled guilty. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Teen pleads guilty in deadly Apalachee High School shooting

Colt Gray pleads guilty to the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School shooting that killed four — two students and two teachers.

President Donald Trump greets a family who opened Trump Accounts at Wheeler High School in Marietta on July 22, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Trump draws supporters, protesters for Atlanta visit

President Donald Trump visits Cobb County in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to promote his Trump Accounts initiative.

Lionel Richie performs at State Farm Arena on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in a joint concert with Earth, Wind & Fire. Richie started his show singing iconic hits "Hello," "Running with the Night" and "Easy." (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta

The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Ludacris performs a free concert at Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026, following the World Cup finals watch party. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Credit: (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Fans gather at Piedmont Park to watch the World Cup finals

Fans watched the World Cup finals during a watch party in Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Afterward, Ludacris and Young Jeezy performed during a free concert.

Spain's Ferran Torres (front left) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Julio Cortez/AP)
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PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a save during first half of the Spain vs. Cape Verde Group H match at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, June 15, 2026. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.  (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Best of World Cup in Atlanta

Atlanta rolled out the red carpet for the world and transformed into a hub for 2026 World Cup fans with eight games and multiple days of official FIFA Fan Fest activities and

Argentina's Lionel Messi is lifted on the shoulders of teammates following victory vs. England FIFA World Cup Semifinal match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.  (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Physicality marks England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal in Atlanta

England and Argentina were physical from the start of their semi-final match. There were six combined fouls in just the first 10 minutes of the semifinal.

England fans, including Kajal Patel (center), celebrate at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Argentina, England fans descend on Atlanta

Argentina and England fans descend on Atlanta for the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.