Homeless community in Atlanta voices frustration during World Cup preparations
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026

As the World Cup approaches, the unhoused population in Atlanta reports feeling displaced and neglected. They claim many have been pushed out to create a more favorable image for tourists. One individual described being relocated to a facility resembling a FEMA camp and expressed frustration at being treated less than human amidst the tournament preparations. Local voices highlight concerns over their treatment and visibility in the context of the event.
- •Unhoused individuals feel targeted due to World Cup preparations.
- •Reports describe forced relocations to facilities perceived as inadequate.
- •Activists emphasize the need for recognition and humane treatment.
- •FIFA states football unites the world, contrasting with local experiences.
- •Community members express frustration over being seen as ‘dollar signs’.
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"Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the tournament “A lot of our community has been pushed out by the World Cup. We’re not just dollar signs, we’re more than that. We’re people and we’re frustrated that they’ve chosen to treat us less than human.” “They dropped me off there in the middle of the night. They call them Mormon centres or whatever, but it ain’t nothing but a warehouse of cops. It looked like a Fema camp. When I saw it, I left, I walked all the way back here. It’s because of the World Cup. They’re trying to make it look good for tourists. They don’t want the eyesores around.” Continue reading...
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