For weeks, our city became a global gathering place. Hundreds of thousands of visitors traveled from around the world to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and together, Atlanta showed the world exactly who we are: bold, welcoming, diverse and united.

This tournament wasn’t just about what happened inside Atlanta Stadium. It happened in every neighborhood, at watch parties across the city, in our restaurants and local businesses, throughout our parks and public spaces, and in communities that welcomed fans from every corner of the globe.

Atlanta didn’t just host the FIFA World Cup. Atlanta embraced it.

Families gathered to cheer together. Strangers became friends over a shared love of the game. Music filled our streets, local businesses welcomed new customers, and cultures from around the world were celebrated throughout the city. From Downtown to neighborhood watch parties, Atlanta proved that this tournament happened with us, not to us.

The numbers tell an incredible story:

• 544,516 fans attended matches at Atlanta Stadium across eight FIFA World Cup fixtures, with six matches reaching capacity.
• More than 500,000 visitors experienced FIFA Fan Festival™ Atlanta, making it one of the most attended Fan Festivals in the United States and averaging more than 27,000 guests each day.
• Media representatives from 89 countries across six continents shared Atlanta’s story with audiences around the world.
• MARTA transported more than 2.5 million riders during the tournament period, nearly doubling regular ridership and helping fans travel safely throughout the city.
• More than 2,000 volunteers completed more than 10,000 shifts, contributing over 55,000 hours of service to welcome visitors and support tournament operations.
• Through the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee’s partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia, more than 4,500 youth across the state participated in soccer-based programming that introduced the next generation to the world’s game.
• The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee’s social media channels generated more than 200 million impressionsbetween June 1 and July 15, extending Atlanta’s story to audiences across the globe.
• More than 200 Savannah College of Art and Design students and alumni contributed their creativity and talent through artwork, immersive experiences and technology that helped shape Atlanta’s World Cup experience.

None of this happened by chance.

This success was made possible by countless partners who worked together behind the scenes, including public safety personnel, transportation teams, City employees, volunteers, local businesses, neighborhood organizations and community leaders. Their dedication ensured that residents and visitors alike could enjoy a safe, memorable and welcoming experience.

The celebration continued yesterday as Atlanta officially closed out the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with one final community watch party. More than 40,000 people gathered to watch the tournament final, celebrate an unforgettable month for the city and reflect on everything Atlanta accomplished as a host.

Mayor Andre Dickens thanked residents, partners, volunteers and visitors for making the tournament a success, celebrating the collective effort that made Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup journey such a remarkable success. The celebration featured performances by Pastor Troy and Ludacris, who surprised the crowd by bringing out fellow Atlanta music icon Young Jeezy, giving fans one final unforgettable moment and closing out the FIFA World Cup in true Atlanta fashion.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ may be over, but the memories, friendships and pride created over these past weeks will last far beyond the final match. FIFA brought the world to Atlanta. Together, we reminded the world exactly who we are.

We made history and showed the world what it means to be a world-class host city.

We did it, Atlanta. Together!