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

Poll: Should MARTA proceed with Five Points redo—or slam brakes?

Central Atlanta Progress joins chorus of opponents to makeover of largest, busiest MARTA hub

June 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Officials vow to finish most of Atlanta BeltLine before World Cup

How does 18 miles of contiguous trails in two years sound?

April 24, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: South of Atlanta, U.S. Soccer's new HQ begins construction

$200M facility near Trilith named for Falcons, Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank

April 9, 2024 by Josh Green

U.S. Soccer picks Trilith for coveted national training HQ

$200M project expected to bring 400 jobs to metro Atlanta’s southside, covering 200 acres

December 7, 2023 by Josh Green

ATL scores landmark U.S. Soccer complex. Where should it be built?

Final decision on location to come within a few months

September 18, 2023 by Josh Green

Downtown's 200 Peachtree inks two 'major' tenants ahead of World Cup

Brewery and “eatertainment” concept anticipate Atlanta "to be put in the biggest spotlight since the 1996 Olympics"

June 14, 2023 by Josh Green