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The World Cup quarterfinals are stacked with heavyweights — Argentina, Spain, France and England among them. Here's why Atlanta's soccer-mad crowds are watching closely.
July 9, 2026
The U.S. men's national team's World Cup journey ended in the round of 16 with a loss to Belgium — a bitter result felt keenly in soccer-loving Atlanta.
July 7, 2026
As the World Cup reaches its knockout stage, Atlanta's soccer fans are buzzing with anticipation. The city's role as a host has turned summer into a celebration of the global game.
July 3, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli came to the rescue as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 to advance from the last 32 — a knockout drama that resonates in a tournament-hungry Atlanta.
June 30, 2026
Lionel Messi has etched his name into soccer history, breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record — and Atlanta's soccer-mad fans were watching every minute.
June 23, 2026
The U.S. men's national team shut out Australia 2-0 without injured star Christian Pulisic — a confidence boost as Atlanta prepares to host marquee World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
June 22, 2026
A run of goals and convincing wins has the US men's national team surging at the right moment — with Atlanta set to be one of the marquee host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
June 21, 2026
The U.S. men's national team advanced to the World Cup knockout round with a 2-0 win over Australia — and did it without injured captain Christian Pulisic.
June 20, 2026
The U.S. men return to World Cup action against Australia while Brazil works to recover — and Atlanta, a host city, is watching closely.
June 19, 2026
Lionel Messi struck three times as Argentina beat Algeria, tying the men's World Cup all-time goals record in a performance soccer-mad Atlanta won't soon forget.
June 17, 2026
The New York Knicks have captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs — a milestone that resonates even in Hawks country.
June 15, 2026
The U.S. men's national team meets Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, and Atlanta — one of the tournament's host cities — has plenty riding on the result.
June 11, 2026
The Atlanta Braves reshuffled their lineup card, welcoming Kim back into the batting order while Harris takes a seat and Wynns earns his first start in a Braves uniform.
June 6, 2026
FIFA is rolling out a World Cup video game on Netflix to coincide with the 2026 tournament kickoff — a tournament that brings marquee matches to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
June 5, 2026
Georgia Tech erupted for six late runs to knock off Oklahoma and punch its ticket to the regional final, keeping the Yellow Jackets' postseason run alive.
June 1, 2026
Georgia Tech baseball is gearing up for the Atlanta Regional, and Yellow Jackets fans across the city are turning their attention to the field of opponents standing between the team and a deeper postseason run.
May 29, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here's what local fans should know as the city prepares to host the world.
May 28, 2026
Bobby Cox, the legendary Atlanta Braves manager who led the team's dominance of the National League and their 1995 World Series championship, has died at age 84.
May 10, 2026
Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank's commitment to soccer extends beyond business as the city prepares for upcoming World Cup matches.
May 6, 2026