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Johny Placide's Last Stand: Morocco Beats Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta World Cup Thriller
Johny Placide made seven saves in his final international match as Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in Group C at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Wilson Isidor scored a stunning goal.

Jason Longshore
Jun 244 min read


South Africa Rescues Point as Mokoena Penalty Cancels Sadílek Opener
Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute penalty rescued South Africa in a 1-1 draw with Czechia in the 2026 World Cup group stage in Atlanta. Full match report and stats.

Jason Longshore
Jun 186 min read


The Long View: Organization Is Its Own Kind of Talent
Cabo Verde committed one foul in 90 minutes against Spain. They lost the ball in dangerous areas 52 times and still did not concede. The numbers behind the most disciplined defensive performance of the 2026 World Cup.

Jason Longshore
Jun 1511 min read


The City That Built Itself Into This Moment
Atlanta wasn't on the 1994 World Cup host city list. This summer it hosts a semifinal. The full story of how the city built its soccer culture, stadium, and reputation from scratch over 60 years.

Jason Longshore
Jun 1014 min read


The City That Got Told No
Atlanta was left off the 1994 World Cup host city list the day after the United States won the bid. This is the story of how the city spent 35 years building its way to a 2026 semifinal.

Jason Longshore
Jun 311 min read


Mexico's World Cup Roster Is Already Historic and the Tournament Hasn't Even Started
Before a single ball is kicked, Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad has already made history. Ochoa's sixth World Cup, the youngest player in the tournament, three World Cup hosts, and an announcement narrated by a legend gone since 2014.

Vanessa Angel
Jun 15 min read


No More Nevers
FIFA, KultureCity, and Hisense are making the 2026 World Cup the first sensory-inclusive tournament in history. Here is what that looks like at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Jason Longshore
May 224 min read


The World Is Coming to Marietta: Uzbekistan Sets Up World Cup Base Camp at Atlanta United Training Ground
The Uzbekistan National Team, managed by Fabio Cannavaro, will use the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground as its official FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp. Here's how it came together.

Jason Longshore
May 205 min read
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