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sports writer, author, documentarian, features reporter, sideline analyst, play-by-play guy who spends his football and basketball seasons on the road so he can catch up with his wife in the spring and summer

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UPDATES: Argentina rallies past Egypt in Atlanta; quarterfinals set; Fan Fest extends hours

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By Jon Nelson Verified
| Georgia Public Broadcasting Verified
Primary Content It's World Cup time! And 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer games have arrived in Atlanta. The games will take place between June 15 and July 15, with 8 of those matches taking place at Atlanta Stadium, the FIFA-designated name for Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the tournament. The Atlanta matches: M14: Spain vs. Cape Verde June 15, 2026 M25: Czechia vs. South Africa June 18, 2026 M38: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia June 21, 2026 M50: Morocco vs. Haiti June 24, 2026 M72: Congo DR vs.
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Jon Nelson's World Cup Musings: Do call it an absolute comeback

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By Jon Nelson Verified
| Georgia Public Broadcasting Verified
You can ask the question now: “Where were you when Argentina had a comeback for the ages?” Well, the short answer hopefully is somewhere along the lines of: “I wasn’t in Atlanta Stadium, but I watched on TV. And, even if I wasn’t a fan of either team, it was a really cool moment for the sport and for Atlanta to be able to have it.” I’m fairly sure we all have our favorite comeback moments attached to our favorite teams.
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UPDATES: U.S. falls to Belgium; Spain ousts Portugal; Argentina vs. Egypt up next in Atlanta

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By Jon Nelson Verified
| Georgia Public Broadcasting Verified
Primary Content It's World Cup time! And 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer games have arrived in Atlanta. The games will take place between June 15 and July 15, with 8 of those matches taking place at Atlanta Stadium, the FIFA-designated name for Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the tournament. The Atlanta matches: M14: Spain vs. Cape Verde June 15, 2026 M25: Czechia vs. South Africa June 18, 2026 M38: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia June 21, 2026 M50: Morocco vs. Haiti June 24, 2026 M72: Congo DR vs.
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