Atlanta getting ready as World Cup matches draw closer
With FIFA hoping to make its mark on the ATL, the city is getting ready for its appearance on the world stage.
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With FIFA hoping to make its mark on the ATL, the city is getting ready for its appearance on the world stage.
Atlanta's plan to protect human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing criticism from a coalition of community organizations that say the city ignored their input while developing the framework.
As the city prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Atlanta leaders have unveiled a new Human Rights Action Plan designed to ensure the global event reflects the city's values of inclusion, dignity, and fairness.
With chants of "A-T-L" echoing across the trading floor, Georgia leaders rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday morning, marking just over 100 days until the first FIFA World Cup 2026 match kicks off in Atlanta.
A high demand for places to stay in Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup has Airbnb offering hundreds of dollars in incentives to new hosts.
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Airbnb says demand for places to stay is already soaring, and the company is now offering cash incentives to homeowners willing to open their doors.
Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier is proposing a new open container district downtown ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
A new report finds that Airbnb guests visiting Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup could generate about $70 million in economic activity, support hundreds of jobs, and boost local businesses during and after the tournament.
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host eight matches, including a semifinal, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The United States is coming to Atlanta to face off against Belgium and Portugal in two friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say.
The Big Boi concert is the first announcement in a series of concerts in conjunction with match watch events throughout the 34 days of the FIFA World Cup '26 tournament.
Atlanta airport parking workers report problems with missed paychecks and benefits, aiming to resolve payroll and employee concerns.
President Donald Trump is expected to be joined by U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in Cobb County this week, according to multiple reports.
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
A construction accident ruptured a commercial gas line on 6th Street NE, forcing evacuations and road closures as crews work to secure the area. No injuries reported.
College Park leaders are considering new rules governing requests for group living facilities after homeowners said their addresses appeared on a City Council agenda without their knowledge.