FIFA Fan Fest shortens hours due to weather Thursday

No guest entry permitted after 2 p.m.

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By Steve Gehlbach

ATLANTA — With the second World Cup match in Atlanta scheduled for Thursday at 12 p.m., thousands are expected in Centennial Olympic Park for FIFA Fan Fest to watch South Africa play Czechia.

Officials with FIFA Fan Fest have issued an advisory for fans in Atlanta, with the event beginning at 11 a.m.

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In a statement, officials wrote that weather conditions will impact the festival and will operate on a shortened schedule, closing at 3 p.m.

No entry will be permitted after 2 p.m., and guests with GA+ or VIP tickets will be issued a full refund.

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur that will bring the risk for storms and flooding later Thursday.

The second of eight matches for Atlanta will not be affected as Atlanta Stadium’s roof will remain closed.

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