To prepare for the 2010 World Cup, South Africa renovated stadiums and built new ones like this one in the city of Port Elizabeth. The country also updated airports and roads for the Cup, which it hosted successfully. The U.S. was vying for the 2022 tournament.

Atlanta’s hopes of hosting World Cup soccer matches were dashed as the nation of Qatar was chosen over the U.S. on Dec. 2 to host the game’s largest tournament in…

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...