Decatur is going all in on the World Cup. The city is planning WatchFest'26, a 34-day festival running during the FIFA World Cup matches this summer. An economic impact study projects $142 million flowing into the local economy.
Atlanta is hosting World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Decatur is positioning itself as the place to watch games if you don't have tickets. The square is expected to be packed with watch parties, food vendors, and soccer fans from around the world.
With hotels and bars in Decatur already bracing for the crowds, this could be the city's biggest tourism moment in years.
