Dec. 13, 2025 | v33i14 | Subscribe This issue of the Global Atlanta Weekly Briefing is sponsored by Smith + Howard: Finding World Cup Clarity For the last year, we’ve […]
Category: Sports
Posted inUnited States
World Cup Clarity for Atlanta Brings Increased International Bookings for Flights, Lodging
One of Atlanta’s biggest exports is travel, and clarity around the teams coming to play in the FIFA World Cup next summer has already begun boosting international inquiries about the city.
Posted inEurope
Which Countries Are Playing in Atlanta’s World Cup Matches?
Atlanta has been waiting to welcome the world, but in the years since the city has known it will host eight FIFA World Cup matches, the question has always lingered: […]
Posted inWorld Cup
Atlanta’s World Cup Possibilities Set for Group Stage After Draw
With the FIFA World Cup’s technical draw Friday came promising possibilities for group round matchups to be held in Atlanta, with many of the potential competitor countries boasting large diaspora communities or diplomatic outposts in the city.
Posted inSouth Africa
Why One of South Africa’s Top Soccer Teams Traces Origins to Atlanta
Far from indigenous to the township around the training ground, the Kaizer Chiefs logo traces its roots to Atlanta — a city now linked to Johannesburg by a 17-hour nonstop flight, civil-rights activism and a mutual desire to grow trade and investment ties.
Posted inSouth Africa
Revving Up Atlanta’s South Africa Partnership Through NASCAR
When the yellow Brand South Africa car driven by Kyle Weatherman rounded the bend to see a checkered flag at Atlanta Motor Speedway last September, it was mission accomplished for Arnout Kok.
Posted inBahamas
From Sanford Stadium to Sanford Drive: Trump Names UGA Football Legend Herschel Walker Ambassador to Bahamas
University of Georgia football legend Herschel Walker, who lost a close U.S. Senate race in 2022 despite strong backing from Donald Trump, has been revealed as the president-elect’s pick for ambassador to the Bahamas.
Posted inAfrica
NBA Legend, Hawks Star and African Humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58
As a basketball player, Dikembe Mutombo was known for his stifling defense, blocking shots and wagging a finger in opponents’ faces.
But when it came to fighting global health challenges like infant and maternal mortality, the NBA legend was squarely on offense.
Posted inIreland
A Perfect Excuse: Georgia Tech Fans Show Up for Team, Gain Cultural Experience in Ireland
Editor’s note: Throughout the week, we talked to many Yellow Jacket faithful about the push and pull factors that persuaded them to use a football game as the “perfect excuse” […]
Posted inIreland
Georgia Tech Now 2-0 in Ireland After Stunning Florida State in Dramatic Win
DUBLIN — Eight years ago, Georgia Tech snuck away with a win in Dublin, coming from behind with 35 seconds remaining to beat Boston College in the Atlanta team’s Irish […]