Argentina Reaches World Cup Final After 2-1 Win Over England
Argentina booked its place in the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory over England — and soccer-mad Atlanta will be watching closely.
July 17, 2026
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Messi Sends Defending Champion Argentina Back to the World Cup Final
Lionel Messi came through again for Argentina, carrying the defending champions into another World Cup final — and giving Atlanta's soccer-mad crowds one more reason to tune in.
July 16, 2026
Sinner Holds Off Zverev to Retain Wimbledon Title in Power-Hitting Final
Jannik Sinner survived a punishing baseline duel with Alexander Zverev to defend his Wimbledon crown, a marquee result Atlanta tennis fans will be talking about all summer.
July 13, 2026
England to Play World Cup 2026 Semifinal in Atlanta, WSB-TV Reports
England is set to play a 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, putting the city center stage for one of the tournament's marquee matches.
July 12, 2026
US-Belgium World Cup Match Draws 33.1M, a Record for Soccer on U.S. TV
The U.S. men's World Cup loss to Belgium averaged 33.1 million viewers — the most-watched soccer telecast in American history, and a signal of the sport's surging pull in soccer-mad Atlanta.
July 10, 2026
World Cup Quarterfinals Set: Argentina, Spain, France and England Advance
The World Cup quarterfinals are stacked with heavyweights — Argentina, Spain, France and England among them. Here's why Atlanta's soccer-mad crowds are watching closely.
July 9, 2026
USMNT's World Cup Run Ends as Belgium Wins Round of 16
The U.S. men's national team's World Cup journey ended in the round of 16 with a loss to Belgium — a bitter result felt keenly in soccer-loving Atlanta.
July 7, 2026
World Cup Fever Grips Atlanta as Knockout Rounds Arrive
As the World Cup reaches its knockout stage, Atlanta's soccer fans are buzzing with anticipation. The city's role as a host has turned summer into a celebration of the global game.
July 3, 2026
Martinelli Lifts Brazil Past Japan 2-1 in Round of 32 Thriller
Gabriel Martinelli came to the rescue as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 to advance from the last 32 — a knockout drama that resonates in a tournament-hungry Atlanta.
June 30, 2026
Messi Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record as Atlanta Watches
Lionel Messi has etched his name into soccer history, breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record — and Atlanta's soccer-mad fans were watching every minute.
June 23, 2026
USMNT Beats Australia 2-0 Without Pulisic, Eyes Atlanta's 2026 World Cup Stage
The U.S. men's national team shut out Australia 2-0 without injured star Christian Pulisic — a confidence boost as Atlanta prepares to host marquee World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
June 22, 2026
US Soccer's Hot Streak Lifts World Cup Hopes as Atlanta Prepares to Host
A run of goals and convincing wins has the US men's national team surging at the right moment — with Atlanta set to be one of the marquee host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
June 21, 2026
U.S. Tops Australia 2-0 Without Pulisic, Books World Cup Knockout Spot
The U.S. men's national team advanced to the World Cup knockout round with a 2-0 win over Australia — and did it without injured captain Christian Pulisic.
June 20, 2026
World Cup Returns: U.S. Faces Australia as Brazil Looks to Rebound
The U.S. men return to World Cup action against Australia while Brazil works to recover — and Atlanta, a host city, is watching closely.
June 19, 2026
Messi Ties Men's World Cup Goals Record With Hat Trick in Argentina's Win Over Algeria
Lionel Messi struck three times as Argentina beat Algeria, tying the men's World Cup all-time goals record in a performance soccer-mad Atlanta won't soon forget.
June 17, 2026
Knicks End 53-Year Title Drought With Finals Win Over Spurs
The New York Knicks have captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs — a milestone that resonates even in Hawks country.
June 15, 2026
USMNT Faces Paraguay at World Cup 2026 as Atlanta Counts Down to Hosting Duties
The U.S. men's national team meets Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, and Atlanta — one of the tournament's host cities — has plenty riding on the result.
June 11, 2026
Braves Shuffle Lineup: Kim Returns, Harris Sits, Wynns Gets First Start
The Atlanta Braves reshuffled their lineup card, welcoming Kim back into the batting order while Harris takes a seat and Wynns earns his first start in a Braves uniform.
June 6, 2026
FIFA's New Netflix World Cup Game Launches as Atlanta Preps to Host 2026 Matches
FIFA is rolling out a World Cup video game on Netflix to coincide with the 2026 tournament kickoff — a tournament that brings marquee matches to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
June 5, 2026
Georgia Tech Rallies for Six Late Runs to Beat Oklahoma, Reach Regional Final
Georgia Tech erupted for six late runs to knock off Oklahoma and punch its ticket to the regional final, keeping the Yellow Jackets' postseason run alive.
June 1, 2026