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PHOTOS: World Cup fans descend on Atlanta for first local match
Spain vs. Cape Verde draws soccer fans early to downtown Atlanta for the first World Cup games played at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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Soccer fans head toward Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) for the match between Spain and Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Soccer fans walk past The CTR ATL on their way to Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) for the match between Spain and Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Soccer fans gather near Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) for the match between Spain and Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Soccer fans near Centennial Olympic Park head toward Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) for the match between Spain and Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Soccer fans near Centennial Olympic Park head toward Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) for the match between Spain and Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Soccer fans walk toward Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) for the match between Spain and Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Kids play a game of soccer during the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
Kids play a game of soccer during the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
People pose for a photo during the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
Cabo Verde fans dance on the sidewalk in Downtown Atlanta following the World Cup game and the FIFA Fan Festival on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
Quovadis Wright instructs fans as they enter the SEC District Marta station following the World Cup game in Downtown Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
Okorie “OkCello” Johnson plays in the SEC District Marta station as fans leave the World Cup game  in Downtown Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
Marta Station Agent Morris uses a bullhorn to keep fans moving smoothly into the SEC District Marta station following the World Cup game in Downtown Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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A Cape Verde fan reacts at FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the Spain and Cape Verde match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. The match was a 0-0 draw. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter of the War and Treaty perform at Decatur WatchFest ’26 on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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PHOTOS: The War and Treaty at Decatur WatchFest

Music and World Cup fans gather at Decatur Square to take in music as they prepare to watch the late USA match Thursday evening.

Morocco fans react as they gather to watch the match between Morocco vs. Haiti at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Morocco, Haiti fans fill stadium and FIFA Fan Festival

Morocco fans marched to the Atlanta stadium, and Haiti fans brought their own excitement for Wednesday's World Cup game.

Haiti's Lenny Joseph, right makes move against Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat during first half of Morocco vs. Haiti Group C FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Haiti faces Morocco at World Cup in Atlanta

Haiti starts World Cup game against Morocco with an early goal in Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium).

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dream host Tempo in WNBA action

The Atlanta Dream hosted the expansion Toronto Tempo on Monday night at State Farm Arena.

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates his second goal during the first half of the Spain vs. SaudI Arabia World Cup match Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia at Atlanta’s third FIFA World Cup match

Fans pack Atlanta Stadium for the Spain vs. Saudi Arabia – Group H, FIFA World Cup match on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Alfredo Sion lifts his daughter, Valerie Sion, 9, at FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park after a goal in the Spain vs. Saudi Arabia World Cup match Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Fans gather at the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park

Fans gather on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to watch and cheer on Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the World Cup during the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park.

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray blocks a shot from Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream defeat the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena

The Dream used a suffocating second-half defense to defeat the Fever on Saturday afternoon.

Tiffany Wright rejoices during the Juneteenth festival at Piedmont Park on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Juneteenth Festival held in Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park was filled with live music, local vendors, food trucks and activities on Friday.