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U.S. gets good World Cup draw; Atlanta gets great possibilities
The World Cup draw was revealed Friday, and Atlanta could potentially host a number of exciting teams. The U.S. also received a favorable draw.
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The expansion to 48 teams could produce World Cup magic
In the summer 2026 World Cup, the field will be expanding to 48 teams, marking the first expansion of the field since 1998.
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Atlanta United back in U.S. Open Cup
Atlanta United, which won the competition in 2019, will begin with a round of 32 match April 14 or 15.
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World Cup group matches I’d like to watch in Atlanta
There are certainly some exciting possible matches that Atlanta could host in the group stage of next year’s World Cup.
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Atlanta will host U.S. men against Belgium, Portugal for World Cup warmup matches
Atlanta will host the U.S. men’s national team for two important World Cup warmup matches against Belgium and Portugal in March at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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How the draw will work for the 2026 World Cup
After the draw Friday, the schedule should come out within the next 24 hours, which is when Atlanta will learn which teams will play group-stage matches at Mercedes-Benz.
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Garth Lagerwey won’t return to Atlanta United
Club’s president took two leaves of absence for a cancer-related issue.
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Atlanta is included in 2031 Women’s World Cup bid
The bid book includes information on more than 35 cities, estimating 4.5 million fans and more than $4 billion in projected revenue.
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FIFA sets World Cup bracket rules
The tournament schedule, when cities will find out which teams will play in specific stadiums, will be announced Dec. 6. Atlanta will host several matches, plus a semifinal.