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: Plans unveiled for ATL's World Cup celebrations, zones, more

Immersive FIFA Fan Festival™ set to overtake Centennial Olympic Park—for more than a month

March 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