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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.
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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.
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Atlanta’s World Cup preparations helped Muslims feel welcome in the city
Muslim visitors to Atlanta enjoyed the World Cup not only for its entertainment value, but also because planners took into account their religious and dietary needs.
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Goooooaaaaal! World Cup success positions Atlanta for greatness.
Atlanta showed the world that no event is too big for the city after its success in hosting eight World Cup matches.
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Atlanta’s reputation as best host city for sporting events started in 1960s
Before Atlanta hosted eight World Cup matches in 2026, the city proved it was the national leader in hosting major sports events.
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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
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Will Atlanta see a World Cup tourism afterglow?
More than half a million visitors descended on Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park downtown throughout the tournament.
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World Cup boosts MARTA ridership by 1.7 million trips
The final Atlanta match Wednesday, England vs. Argentina, was one of the bigger ridership days, with 220,000 trips tallied, up from 93,488 on a typical weekday.
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After the World Cup is over, what happens to the Atlanta homeless population?
Atlanta civic, city and business leaders have ramped up efforts to solve homelessness in preparation for the World Cup. This work must keep going after the tournament ends.