As Atlanta gears up for the eight matches scheduled in next year’s World Cup, The 12th will be looking to tell stories you won’t see elsewhere.
The World Cup is the planet’s biggest sporting event. Associated Press reported that more than 3.5 billion people – over half of the global population aged four and over at the time – watched at least some of the 2018 World Cup. Even still, the tournament is a lot more than a media event.
We might write about the concept of "vivir sabroso" and the best place to enjoy authentic Colombian food during the 2026 World Cup.
Or investigate how the arrival of the World Cup to Atlanta affects local neighborhoods and the people who live in them – including unhoused people.
Right now, this beat is being developed with some partners to provide the best journalism possible. Stay tuned because we're excited about what's to come.
