KENNESAW, Ga., July 20 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
One of the 16 host cities for the 2026 tournament, Atlanta held eight matches during
June and July, generating massive direct and indirect economic impact throughout the
metro area. Yet Atlanta was unique, because it was one of just three host cities to
field at least eight matches owing to its robust infrastructure, including Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport, Atlanta Stadium, MARTA, and training site partners such as
Kennesaw State.
For a five-week stretch during the FIFA World Cup™, KSU hosted training sessions for nine national teams at the Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park. Each training session was supported by m...