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Atlanta leaders taking victory lap after 2026 FIFA World Cup success

Argentina v Egypt: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026 ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 07: Fans of Argentina cheer before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Police and Fire Departments are taking a victory lap after a successful 2026 FIFA World Cup run.

City officials are hosting a news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday. They will give new insight into how years of planning paid off during Atlanta’s eight World Cup matches this summer.

Dickens, Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Fire Chief Rod Smith will discuss the city’s 40 days of operations and events.

You can watch the news conference below:

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