2026 FIFA World Cup | Urbanize Atlanta

Streetcar shut down, streets to open for massive FIFA match downtown

England vs. Argentina in Atlanta FIFA World Cup Semifinal kicks off at 3 p.m.

July 14, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Georgia State’s Sparks Hall fully wiped away for new greenway

Current Woodruff Park renovations also part of GSU's $107M “College Town Downtown” initiative

July 9, 2026 by Josh Green

ATL News Roundup

Centennial Yards affordable housing; More MARTA deal; Decatur WatchFest boon

Real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from around Atlanta

July 8, 2026 by Josh Green

Underground Atlanta to Argentina soccer fans: Come here, let's party

District owner: “Businesses are thriving, and the streets have never felt so energized"

July 6, 2026 by Josh Green

City: There’s more for World Cup fans downtown than fancy stadium, fest

Mayor's office advises global FIFA visitors to come early, explore broadly, support local

June 30, 2026 by Josh Green

World Cup fans give honest takes on Atlanta transit, vibes, food, more

“It’s probably as good as what America could have done”

June 22, 2026 by Amit Kamma

Images: Downtown hotel tower wraps pre-FIFA World Cup overhaul

Upgraded JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown called “mindful, holistic” offering for “urban destination”

May 13, 2026 by Josh Green

17 photos: How U.S. Soccer's new $250M Atlanta HQ turned out

South of the city, cutting-edge Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center spans 200 total acres

May 7, 2026 by Josh Green

Original Atlanta department store’s rebirth as apartments has arrived

The outlook on renting at South Downtown’s 85 Peachtree St. as wave of openings begins

May 7, 2026 by Josh Green

Plans clearer for Atlanta's World Cup Fan Fest, starting next month

Visiting options for Centennial Olympic Park soccer party to range from free to $10,000

May 5, 2026 by Josh Green

Centennial Yards bags iconic hotel brand for downtown mega-build

Virgin Hotels signed as key component of rising Entertainment District near Atlanta stadiums

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Monumental new mural transforms former CNN Center wall

HENSE installation part of ongoing arts push at The CTR before 2026 FIFA World Cup

April 16, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive set to debut beloved Peachtree route for '26

Expect live music, food and drink, new activations from Midtown's Colony Square to Underground Atlanta

April 15, 2026 by Josh Green

As new system is implemented, MARTA faregates are open (for now)

Transit agency issues pointers for riding during better Breeze's tap-to-pay "transition period"

April 6, 2026 by Josh Green

With World Cup on horizon, where ailing landmark's revival stands

Pre-2026 FIFA World Cup work at Atlanta Constitution Building enters homestretch; “The Pitch” coming soon

March 31, 2026 by Josh Green

Photos: Where historic South Downtown rebirth stands as World Cup nears

From barbecue to transit, plans call for a dozen key openings in coming weeks

March 27, 2026 by Josh Green

MARTA's upgraded tap-to-pay system goes live in days

New better Breeze fare collections called “especially convenient” for 2026 FIFA World Cup visitors; closures remain

March 20, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive returns this weekend—with brand-new route

“Beltline to Broad” open-streets fiesta to kick off largest planned year in Streets Alive history

March 17, 2026 by Josh Green