Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is excited for the FIFA World Cup in his hometown, anticipating a huge economic impact and welcoming the world to Atlanta.

ATLANTA — The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw has now been all sorted out, between the teams being grouped on Friday and then specific match announcements being made Saturday.

Atlanta’s World Cup future has finally come into focus with teams now drawn for the group stage. On Friday, hundreds of Atlantans descended on Fadó Irish Pub in Buckhead Village for a party hosted by Atlanta’s World Cup Committee to watch the FIFA Draw announcement at Washington D.

Paul Caine, president of On Location, the official hospitality provider for FIFA World Cup 2026, tells us the event will bring a major economic boost. As fans and media converge, cities hosting matches can expect increased tourism,

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, the watchdog coalition Play Fair ATL wants to make sure the human rights of local communities are put first.

Next summer, fans from Spain, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and viewers from around the world will see those World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Co-hosts United States received a favourable draw as the group-stage bracket was set for World Cup 2026 in Washington D.C.