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World Cup '26: FIFA Fan Fest opens with Mexico and South Africa kickoff watch party

Thousands of fans filled Centennial Olympic Park for the opening watch party, where Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares a stage with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and others during the FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, and thousands of fans in Atlanta will get to be a part of the action from the comfort of Centennial Olympic Park. The first day of the FIFA Fan Fest took place on Thursday, June 11, …

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The Atlanta Voice broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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