Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Celebrity Video Welcoming Visitors for FIFA World Cup 2026™
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) in partnership with the City of Atlanta and Atlanta Sports Council, launched a celebrity-packed video welcoming visitors to the city for FIFA World Cup 2026™. The star-studded reel features 18 notable Atlantans from across music, sports, film, business, civil rights and community leadership, all encouraging viewers to discover Atlanta.
“These Atlanta icons represent the pride, passion and personality that make Atlanta unlike anywhere else in the world,” said William Pate, president and CEO, ACVB. “As we welcome fans from every continent for FIFA World Cup, we want them to feel exactly what these celebrities feel: the vibrancy and hospitality that make Atlanta unforgettable.”
The video vividly captures Atlanta’s dynamic spirit and diverse cultural significance, highlighting its unparalleled accessibility and electric, year-round sports scene. The reel also shines a light on Atlanta’s thriving soccer culture and deep-rooted passion for the beautiful game. Atlanta’s hospitality community is expected to welcome more than 225,000 fans for FIFA World Cup 2026™, an anticipated influx projected to generate more than $500 million in economic activity for the city and state of Georgia which will benefit local businesses, tourism, hospitality and retail sectors.
Atlanta will host eight FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ matches between June 11 and July 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. To watch the video, click here.
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