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Arthur Blank calls hosting World Cup semifinal one of highlights of his life
By Zach Klein at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
Back in 2012 when Arthur Blank first started thinking about plans to replace the Georgia Dome, his focus and mission were clear.The Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta sports mogul wanted to build a state-of-the-art stadium that could host the biggest events in the world.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Fourteen years later, Mercedes-Benz Stadium just hosted the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup semifinal.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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