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FIFA Fan Festival opens in Atlanta as World Cup celebrations begin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:26 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

FIFA Fan Festival opens in Atlanta as World Cup celebrations begin

Summary

The FIFA Fan Festival kicked off in Atlanta on June 11, where city and state leaders welcomed soccer fans from around the world. The festival, held at Centennial Olympic Park, marks the city’s first major event for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 18-day celebration features live music, meet-and-greet opportunities with soccer stars, and activities for children, including soccer games. The official ceremonial first kick is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, uniting local officials including Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens in a prelude to the World Cup matches starting in Mexico.

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Key Details

•The FIFA Fan Festival opened on June 11 at Centennial Olympic Park.
•18 days of festivities include live music and soccer activities.
•The ceremonial first kick is set for Thursday afternoon.
•Atlanta will host its first World Cup match on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
•Local officials are actively promoting the event and welcoming fans.

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City, state, and host committee leaders officially welcome fans from around the world during the ceremonial opening of FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta as the city kicks off its FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations.
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