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FILE – Georgia Aquarium visitors watch as participants in the Wounded Warrior Project swim in the background, May 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Brynn Anderson, File)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

ATLANTA \u2014 Atlanta is bracing to host World Cup fans from around the globe and has something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors should prepare for June and July temperatures<\/a> averaging nearly 90 degrees, but the city known for its sports culture and Southern hospitality is ready to host one of the world\u2019s largest sporting events.<\/p>

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium, renamed Atlanta Stadium in accordance with FIFA regulations, will host eight matches, starting with group-stage matches in mid-June and ending with a semifinal match on July 15.<\/p>\n

Piedmont Park is known as the \u201cCentral Park of the South.\u201d Located in midtown, the park boasts nearly 200 acres of green space, walking trails, recreational sport facilities and a lake with a fishing dock.<\/p>\n

Ponce City Market is a must-visit for shopping and restaurants ranging from Italian to Michelin-recognized Indian street food. There are several options for fans looking to escape the heat, including the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, College Football Hall of Fame, Center for Human and Civil Rights, the King Center and High Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

The \u201c404\u201d is known for its lemon pepper wings, and in a sea of great options, The Local is a fan favorite. Wings sell out early at this dine-in only spot, so be sure to arrive around the 5 p.m. opening. It\u2019s not a trip to the South without some good barbecue, either. Fox Bros Barbecue and Sweet Auburn are both within 20 minutes of the stadium \u2014 traffic permitting.<\/p>

Read more Masood and Babar steady Pakistan\u2019s chase in 2nd cricket test against Bangladesh<\/a><\/p>\n

Centennial Olympic Park, constructed for the 1996 Olympic games, will host the FIFA<\/a> Fan Festival from June 11 to July 19. The free event will feature live match broadcasts, concerts, local food vendors, interactive games and cultural programming.<\/p>\n

Atlanta has a reputation for traffic \u2014 and with good reason. The city is also home to MARTA, the nation\u2019s ninth-largest public transit system, which offers bus, rail and paratransit services. The SEC District Station drops passengers within a short walk of the stadium.<\/p>\n

The Benz, as local fans know it, is no stranger to hosting soccer matches. Opened in 2017, it is the home of Atlanta United of MLS and the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. The stadium can accommodate up to 75,000 people with expanded seating for special events. The Benz has hosted several major sporting events, including Super Bowl LIII<\/a> in 2019 and the 2025 College Football Playoff national championship<\/a> .<\/p>

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AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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