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Atlanta World Cup celebration ends as crews dismantle Fan Festival
By Adam Murphy at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The FIFA World Cup celebration in Atlanta came to an end Thursday as crews began dismantling the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park after a month of matches, concerts and festivities that drew hundreds of thousands of visitors downtown.Workers spent t...
Key takeaway The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee said more than 544,000 fans attended eight World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium during the tournament.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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