2026 World Cup | Urbanize Atlanta

Report: MARTA moved 5M riders during World Cup—and pretty much nailed it

Interim CEO: "We hope you’ll continue to let MARTA drive”

July 17, 2026 by Josh Green

35 photos: Downtown Atlanta's FIFA World Cup goes out with a bang

As city-altering summer of soccer winds down, Atlanta emerges as tournament winner

July 16, 2026 by Josh Green

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

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: Underground Atlanta changes in store for World Cup this week

Closer look at Upper Alabama Street refresh in store for city's "oldest entertainment district"

June 9, 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

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

'Downtown Enterprise Zone' coming for World Cup. Will it work?

Officials: Tax legislation will cover nearly 30 acres, with goal of supercharging downtown Atlanta’s revitalization

April 23, 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

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

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