2026 FIFA World Cup | Urbanize Atlanta

Atlanta charts high on list of cities best suited for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Only Seattle is better equipped in U.S. for global soccer fan experience, according to Action Network analysis

May 29, 2026 by Josh Green

MARTA's glorious free-rides period is coming to an end

New tap-to-ride fare gates will close, requiring paid rides at most points of entry, starting Saturday

May 29, 2026 by Josh Green

Letter to Editor: Days from World Cup, downtown still an 'embarrassment'

Downtown resident: "We need urgency, investment, leadership, and a refusal to accept mediocrity"

May 26, 2026 by Josh Green

Before/after: South Downtown parking lot reborn as versatile park

Founders Green to function as social hub near wave of food-and-beverage offerings, new MARTA line

May 20, 2026 by Josh Green

City-backed upgrades bound for Underground Atlanta for World Cup

Plaza, Upper Alabama Street changes to join wave of new public-accessible spaces downtown soon

May 18, 2026 by Josh Green

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

MARTA to World Cup attendees: Don’t try driving in Atlanta

Transit agency vows safety, smooth operations when planet’s largest sporting event kicks off in three months

March 12, 2026 by Josh Green

World Cup festival announced—across 17 miles of ATL Beltline!

This summer, “Atlanta Beltline Fest” calls for free watch-party blowouts, markets, live music, more

February 25, 2026 by Josh Green

Officials: Downtown hotel overhaul to finish before FIFA World Cup

JW Marriott previews “complete transformation” of former W Atlanta – Downtown near Centennial Olympic Park

February 25, 2026 by Josh Green

In downtown Atlanta, ‘playful’ and ‘social’ hotel sets opening date

City’s latest Moxy-branded lodge to include Eggslut eatery, rooftop component called Jagger Suite

February 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Former CNN Center announces new tenant slate, reopening date, more

Atlanta’s largest bar, Mastro’s Ocean Club, Robert Montwaid food hall in offing, per owners CP Group

February 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Entertainment 'campus' bound for 1920s building before World Cup

207 Peachtree calls for six concepts under one roof in restored, former downtown Atlanta department store

February 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Safe streets advocates to rally for Peachtree Street upgrades (again)

Mid-block crossing on signature downtown street crucial after traffic fatalities, say Propel ATL and allies

February 10, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive to kick off 2026 festivities with new route (!)

Open-streets routes to coincide with 2026 FIFA World Cup hoopla also planned

January 21, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Another sizable Centennial Yards building has topped out

Hotel component joins Entertainment District racing to deliver as 2026 FIFA World Cup activity hub

January 20, 2026 by Josh Green

Our 2026 wishlist for a better Atlanta. What's yours?

Nine wishes for ATL's physical evolution as a new year dawns

January 8, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta's World Cup short-term rental demand already exploding

After 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, intown areas seeing 1,000 to 5,000-percent spike in VRBO, Airbnb business, per analysis

December 10, 2025 by Josh Green

MARTA renames key station as nod to evolving downtown

Tough news for Georgia Tech fans

December 2, 2025 by Josh Green