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With Atlanta hosting eight World Cup matches in 2026, business and civic leaders are pushing to accelerate office-to-residential conversions, MARTA station upgrades, and new tech hubs before the global spotlight arrives — a moment leaders call a "generational opportunity."
Central Atlanta Progress rallied regional business leaders to strengthen support for downtown as it recovers from COVID and prepares for the 2026 World Cup, announcing a partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber to deliver a list of projects needed before the global event.
The $1.6 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in August 2017 with a retractable roof, 4,000 solar panels, and a FIFA-compliant field — immediately positioning Atlanta as one of 39 U.S. cities under consideration for the 2026 World Cup.
