World Cup Update: Atlanta Officials Talk Stadium and Transit Upgrades, Airport Readiness, Fan Festivals

The promises Atlanta is making with a little over 90 days until the World Cup

Panelists speak at an event commemorating 95 days until the FIFA World Cup comes to AtlantaPhotograph by Xavier Stevens On Thursday, the main players behind the FIFA World Cup’s arrival in Atlanta gathered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to give a sneak peek into the tournament this summer. Just 95 days out, public and private leadership leading the city’s preparedness repeated a message of assurance: Atlanta is ready. There were four panels with publi…

World Cup update: Atlanta officials talk stadium and transit upgrades, airport readiness, fan festivals

Key points: The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee held its monthly update at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 12. Atlanta and host committee officials reaffirm the city’s preparedness for World Cup fans and matches this summer. The update provided media inside looks at FIFA Fan Festival and Atlanta’s Last Mile, a public art installation leading to the stadium. New turf unveiled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by …

How Mercedes-Benz Stadium built Atlanta United's new grass pitch ahead of the 2026 World Cup - Scarves and Spikes

Y'all have asked about the new grass, and we now have as many answers as we can in one place. We chatted with Mercedes-Benz Stadium VP of Stadium Operations Adam Fullerton to get the full breakdown on the new grass pitch, how it’s built, and what will change before the World Cup kicks off this summer.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​