Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA chief
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
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Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Small businesses inside Atlanta's Municipal Market are getting a leg up with several $10,000 grants during the FIFA World Cup. Invest Atlanta approved the grants for businesses inside the historic market to make repairs and upgrades.
Local homeowners like Katie Hulbert are turning their driveways into extra income by listing spaces on DIBS, a startup platform connecting drivers to private parking near big events.
Local restaurants and bars in Decatur Square are reporting record crowds and sales as soccer fans flock to the area for World Cup matches and WatchFest events.
The death of the father of Congo coach Sébastien Desabre was revealed at a media conference after his team was eliminated from the World Cup.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's Round of 32 is here, and Atlanta is right in the middle of the action as England takes on DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday.
A special exhibit at the Georgia World Congress Center aims to show World Cup tourists that there's more to the Peach State than just Atlanta.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says they have seized more than 70 drones after operators allegedly violated the restrictions put in place in Atlanta during the FIFA Men's World Cup.
The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw.
Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues Saturday with the final group stage match in Atlanta as the Democratic Republic of the Congo takes on Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
As metro Atlanta welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors for the FIFA Men's World Cup, leaders in Decatur say they're focused on creating an impact that lasts long after the games.
A growing collection of murals has transformed downtown Atlanta's walls into vibrant canvases, featuring works by some of the city's best-known artists.
Fans from all around the country and the world are stopping by one Atlanta Waffle House to get special soccer-themed merch during the World Cup.
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti and erase the Caribbean nation's hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.
Qatar player Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné at the World Cup.
Heavy traffic and road closures surrounded Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the Haiti vs. Morocco World Cup match in Atlanta.
FIFA fandom is taking center stage at Emory University's new exhibition "Footwork."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues Wednesday night in Atlanta as Morocco takes on Haiti in the final Group C match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Haiti is back on the World Cup stage for the first time in 52 years, and Atlanta is playing a major role in the celebration.
FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year's tournament.
Atlanta police say they've seen a drop in crime during the World Cup, with no incidents at dozens of scheduled events over the last few days.
More than a dozen people died on Georgia's roads and on the water during the Fourth of July holiday celebrations, authorities report.
Researchers at the University of Georgia recently found that marigold flowers contain protein levels comparable to established plant-based protein sources like quinoa and may offer added benefits for food production.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Monday is the first day voters in Georgia's 13th Congressional District are heading to the polls to choose who will serve the remainder of late Rep. David Scott's term.
Residents in southeast Henry County are being told to boil their water before using it after a temporary drop in water pressure triggered an official boil water advisory, according to the Henry County Water Authority.