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News Articles: World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official match schedule announcement in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2025.

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  • Sports

FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records

The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

December 29, 2025
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at an event in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov. 20, 2025.

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  • Sports

After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup -- with a catch

FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams. And the actual number of available tickets is limited.

December 17, 2025
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
Soccer fans pose for a photo in front of soccer-themed display

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  • Sports

Sites and times for the 2026 World Cup tournament are set. Some of the 104 games will be in Atlanta

FIFA has announced the World Cup final will kick off July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Featuring 104 total matches, the tourney's semifinals include a July 15 game in Atlanta — the site of a Friday event to announce the draw.

 

December 08, 2025
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By:
  • Associated Press and
  • Amanda Andrews
The World Cup Trophy is placed on a pedestal at the draw ceremony for the the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, 2025.

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  • Sports

From the U.S. fate to the group of death, here are 5 takeaways from the World Cup draw

FIFA held a draw to determine who all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.

December 05, 2025
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
Chelsea's Reece James (24) lifts the trophy as President Donald Trump looks on following the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday.

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  • Politics

Trump marks anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final

The president joined the players on the field after the match to present PSG players with their runner-up medals and hand Chelsea their championship trophy.

July 14, 2025
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By:
  • The Associated Press
A cream color hoodie where the soccer ball hits a net and the net forms the shape of the MARTA transit lines

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  • News

'How can you be confident?' Riders, officials question Atlanta transit readiness ahead of World Cup

While MARTA is promising passengers improved service and technology, it's struggling to collect the funds to make those changes.

June 25, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
British consul general Rachel Galloway in GPB Talk Studio

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  • News

Chelsea or Man City? British Consul General weighs impact of FIFA Club World Cup games in Atlanta

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup brings two prominent English football teams to Atlanta this month — Manchester City and Chelsea FC. The action begins June 16 and Rachel Gallaway, British Consul General in Atlanta, stopped by the GPB Talk Studio to tell us about the expected impact.

June 12, 2025
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  • Peter Biello
construction materials on a dirt path in front of a large building with no windows or walls yet

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  • Sports

U.S. Soccer headquarters in South Atlanta on track for 2026 opening

Construction is well underway for the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in South Atlanta. Project leaders say it's on track for completion before the World Cup.

June 09, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
7 people standing behind a scarf that says " Decatur Watchfest" and they're all holding soccer balls and wearing matching scafs

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  • Sports

Decatur announces 2026 World Cup watch party experience

Decatur Watchfest will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup games over 34 days.

May 07, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
Andre Dickens stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a Mercedes-Benz event on March 14, 2025

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  • Business

Atlanta mayor hosts FIFA president as they prep for two summers of World Cup action

Mayor Andre Dickens and FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Mercedes-Benz stadium to celebrate the World Cup and Club World Cup coming to Atlanta.

April 15, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
Fireworks go off after Argentina's victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Lusail City, Qatar.

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  • Sports

In a first, the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show

Like the Super Bowl mid-game spectaculars, the 2026 final game slated to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will include the World Cup's very first halftime show.

March 05, 2025
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
People celebrated in Jeddah as Saudi Arabia was announced Wednesday as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

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  • Sports

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

FIFA's selection of Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup was celebrated in the kingdom but criticized by human rights groups, who fear residents, visitors and migrant workers will be at risk of abuse.

December 12, 2024
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  • Becky Sullivan and
  • Aya Batrawy
Michigan State University lead research associate Ryan Bearss and students drop soccer balls on several experimental patches of turf to determine whether their bounce meets regulation height.

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  • Sports

Researchers work to make pitch-perfect turf for the 2026 World Cup

Researchers work to grow grass that will offer the same level playing field for athletes at the various soccer venues that will be used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

October 09, 2024
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby
Shivanshu Vyas attended a friendly played by Manchester United at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in 2018. It was the moment he knew he had to be in the U.S. for the World Cup.

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  • Business

Need a U.S. visa? You better have at least 677 days, some World Cup fans are learning

Many fans are dreaming of coming to the U.S. for the World Cup in 2026. One major problem looms: Wait times to get visas can be about two years for some.

August 19, 2024
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
Former USNMT head coach Gregg Berhalter (left) and U.S. Soccer Federation CEO J.T. Batson (right).

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  • News

U.S. Soccer CEO outlines plans for World Cup 2026 legacy

"Soccer Forward" is the U.S. Soccer Federation's plan to capitalize on the momentum of the United States co-hosting matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

July 11, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya
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