The FIFA World Cup comes to Atlanta
The World Cup is coming to the U.S. (and Canada and Mexico)—and eight of the 60 matches will be played here in Atlanta. Over the next few weeks, 285 South will be featuring stories of the immigrant communities in Atlanta that are eager to see their home countries playing. We’ll also be sharing ways you can support local immigrant-owned businesses who will be hosting watch parties, celebrations, and more.
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The fraught legacy of Atlanta’s last big international sports extravaganza
Play Fair ATL, along with local immigrant advocacy groups, don’t want a repeat of the past.
Already a home for Atlanta-area Colombians, this Buford Highway restaurant plans to become “the home of the World Cup”
In business for more than a decade, La Abuela has grown to encompass five locations—but its owners have even bigger dreams.
From dawn till dusk, Minas Grill & Emporium meets the needs of Atlanta’s Brazilian community
For decades, the Marietta hot spot has screened World Cup matches for fans of the Brazilian team. With the games coming to Atlanta this summer, they’re getting ready to party once again.
Across Atlanta, local immigrant fans are priced out of their beloved game. But that won’t keep them from cheering on their home teams.
Here’s how some local businesses and organizations are making the games more accessible.