Atlanta closes out its World Cup summer as Spain dethrones Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400

Spain dethroned Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capping a tournament that saw Atlanta host eight matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and end with a free Piedmont Park watch party and Ludacris concert.

The championship ended with Spain midfielder Rodri lifting the trophy at center stage. Rodri had scored the decisive goal in extra time. Lionel Messi received his second-place medal with tears in his eyes, his last World Cup appearance ending in defeat after Argentina’s defense of the 2022 title it won in Qatar.

Atlanta closes the World Cup with free Piedmont Park final watch party and Ludacris concert

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:25:00 -0400

Atlanta’s World Cup summer gets one last citywide celebration Sunday as Piedmont Park hosts a free watch party for the Spain-Argentina final, followed by a performance from Atlanta rapper Ludacris.

The event, called A Celebration of Soccer and Sound, runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The championship match begins at 3 p.m. on a large outdoor screen, and organizers expect Ludacris to take the stage at about 6 p.m., after the final ends.

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Atlanta closes out its World Cup summer as Spain dethrones Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Atlanta closes the World Cup with free Piedmont Park final watch party and Ludacris concert