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Decatur just opened the first phase of its Town Center Plan 2.0 — and is christening it with Decatur WatchFest '26: 60+ World Cup matches on three big screens plus 34 free concerts over five weeks.
Atlanta's 5+ weeks of free World Cup festival kicks off Thursday at Centennial Olympic Park. Here's who's playing, who's hosting, where to eat, and why LVRN, UniverSoul Circus, and Soccer in the Streets are the city's fingerprint on the whole thing.
A primer on the USMNT's World Cup group — opponents, fixtures, and what knockout-round scenarios look like.
Pochettino's USA takes on Paraguay Friday June 12 in LA — their Group D opener and the first World Cup match on US soil since 1994. Predicted XI, stakes, and where to watch in Atlanta.
Every ticket holder gets a free, customisable physical card unlocking exclusive matchday content and merchandise. Collect at fan info booths inside the stadium.
Cosm's 70,000-square-foot immersive venue debuts publicly with NBA Finals Game 4, anchoring Centennial Yards just as the city steps onto the World Cup stage.
Launched in January 2026 with Invest Atlanta and Showcase Atlanta, the Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund paid tenant-improvement costs for independent retailers and restaurants opening vacant storefronts - 13 of them by June, including Hell Yeah! Gluten-Free Bakery on Auburn Avenue.
The Aquarium has a packed special-events calendar through October. Here is what is on the schedule beyond regular admission.
From quick bites at Centennial Yards to proper pre-game dinners, here are the most reliable dining options within walking distance of the stadium for Atlanta's World Cup matches.
The new mixed-use district adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium is fully open for the tournament. Here is what is there and how it fits into a match day or a regular downtown visit.
Atlanta's first World Cup match kicks off at noon. Here is where to eat before the game, how to get downtown, and what is happening in the hours around kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
MARTA's CQ400 rail cars miss their planned first-ride date under an FTA safety review, while breweries, sponsors, and mascot meetups populate the schedule ahead of Atlanta's June 15 opener.
Construction crews, restaurateurs, and developers are running out the clock on projects meant to reshape the downtown core in time for the tournament.
From soul food institutions to Caribbean fusion to craft breweries, here are dozens of restaurants within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium — organized by neighborhood for World Cup visitors.
NHNE Volunteers organized a citywide cleanup starting at Atlanta City Hall on June 6, fanning out across the downtown blocks where World Cup fans will walk, eat, and celebrate over the coming weeks.
