A year ahead of the FIFA World Cup coming to Atlanta, Airbnb is predicting a huge economic impact to the city.

As the world counts down to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Atlanta is working tirelessly to not only host the event, but also to tell the city’s story. At a press conference on June 11, nearly one year before Atlanta’s first match on June 15,

Atlanta is one of 11 U.S. cities selected to host matches for the prestigious international tournament. In preparation, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has undergone a significant transformation—most notably the replacement of its artificial turf with a real grass pitch, a complex process that required extensive coordination and planning.

Atlanta will host eight games including a semi-final, expecting to draw about 300,000 fans and create what Atlanta World Cup Host Committee Chief Operating Officer Georgia O’Donoghue likened to “eight Super Bowls in 39 days.

As thousands of fans are expected to travel for the world's monumental soccer event, Atlanta will be in the spotlight.

The Club Wold Cup match between Chelsea and LAFC at on Monday drew just 22,137 to the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium, making for uncomfortable viewing for FIFA.

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandes scored as the Blues started their Club World Cup campaign with a win, but the game was played in front of a sparse crowd in Atlanta