Where to See FIFA World Cup 2026 Art Exhibits in Atlanta

Discover the museums, galleries and public art installations celebrating soccer across Atlanta.

By Taylor Boser

Published June 24, 2026

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As the most welcoming capital of creativity, Atlanta makes art a big part of your experience, especially during the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Several locations across the city will host soccer-specific art exhibits. Don’t miss them.

The Airport

Those flying into Atlanta can see the art, beginning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™, the airport unveiled a new, permanent exhibit, “Blue Skies,” honoring the airport’s 100th anniversary. The exhibit displays artwork by local high school students that represent various national soccer teams. See it in Terminal T.

Michael C. Carlos Museum

A man wearing a headband and sunglasses with reflective lenses smiles broadly and makes a peace sign with both hands in Atlanta, Georgia. — Dive deeper into Atlanta’s sports culture. (Photo by Sheila Pree Bright)

At Michael C. Carlos Museum, located on Emory University’s campus, you’ll find “Footwork: Where We Gather.” This exhibition explores how sport shapes identity, belonging and community across the city. See artwork from Atlanta United tailgates, the city’s professional soccer club, the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons training camp and even from the perspective of fans enjoying a game. The artist behind the photographs is Sheila Pree Bright. She is an International lens-based artist and a Leica ambassador. Her work focuses on contemporary American culture. The exhibit runs until July 19.

Learn more about the legends behind the game. (Photo by Credit Hampton Media Group)

At National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Downtown, “The People’s Game: Soccer and Human Rights” will be on display. The exhibit focuses on how people have used the world’s most popular sport to exert influence that reaches far beyond the pitch. The exhibition explores how fans and players use the game to express themselves, dive deeper into grassroots clubs, highlight the opportunities created by soccer’s visibility and the deeper meaning of a soccer jersey. The exhibit uses AI to translate into languages other than English. It will run for a full year, from June 2026 to June 2027.

African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA)

See photos of soccer shot across multiple African countries. (Photo by: Andrew Dosunmu)

See “The African Game” by Nigerian visual artist Andrew Dosunmu on display at the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA). This exhibit features a month-long outdoor block party with games on a giant screen, African food from Atlanta chefs, live music and more, all celebrating the vibrant cultural intersection of soccer, Africa and Atlanta. See photographs by Dosunmu of African soccer culture, spanning from his 2006 book “The African Game.” The exhibit is at ADAMA from May 8 through July 25.

ATL Culture Exchange

A spacious, modern exhibition hall featuring FIFA-themed displays, fashion mannequins, and a large soccer ball sculpture in Atlanta, Georgia. — Visit the FIFA World Cup Fashion Exhibit at Atlanta Culture Exchange.

ATL Cultural Exchange, launched by the city of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, will serve as a cultural hub for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, welcoming visitors into a global living room showcasing Atlanta’s creative spirit. Through curated events and community-driven programming, ATL Cultural Exchange brings together artists and innovators from Atlanta and beyond. Located in the former CNN Center near the stadium, it will offer immersive experiences rooted in fashion, art, music and entertainment. Look for activations June 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 30 and July 6 and 14.

Beyond the art exhibits, you’ll find plenty of street art in Downtown and throughout the city. And check out our calendar of events to see everything going on throughout FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

A Chicago transplant, Taylor loves exploring what makes Atlanta the place to be. Name a popular festival, food hall or brewery to check out and she will be there.