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Atlanta gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with over 800 volunteers ready
Volunteers readying for FIFA Club World Cup
We are days away from the start of the FIFA Club World Cup. The international football competition will feature 32 clubs from different continents, and it starts this weekend. We’ve been telling you about Atlanta being one of the 11 U.S. cities hosting matches for the tournament. None of this can happen though without the help of volunteers.
ATLANTA – As the FIFA Club World Cup prepares to make its U.S. debut this weekend, more than 800 volunteers in Atlanta are stepping into their roles to help welcome the international tournament to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
What we know:
Atlanta is one of 11 U.S. cities selected to host matches in the prestigious event, which will feature 32 soccer clubs from across the globe. In the days leading up to kickoff, volunteers gathered on Georgia Tech’s campus to receive their official uniforms and assignments, creating an atmosphere of excitement and purpose.
Volunteers will play a crucial role throughout the tournament, assisting fans, guiding teams and officials, and managing on-field ceremonies. For many, the opportunity offers not just a front-row seat to the action, but a chance to contribute to a major international moment in their own city.
One volunteer, Calhoun, will work on the ceremonies team—directly on the field during matches. For him and others, the experience is more than just a task—it’s a thrill to be part of something so globally significant.
What they’re saying:
Another volunteer, Craig Collins, knows that significance well. He first stepped up during the 1994 FIFA World Cup and answered the call again this year. His commitment earned him a special honor: recognition as FIFA’s one millionth volunteer and a personal meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Collins recalled turning to see Infantino calling his name. “I put out my hand. I said, ‘Ciao Gianni. Yeah, good to meet you.’”
For longtime residents and newcomers alike, the tournament represents a moment of pride and opportunity. Collins reflected on the impact: “People who are not that familiar with FIFA may not really understand the avalanche that’s going to come to this city.”
For those volunteering, it’s a chance to help showcase Atlanta on the international stage—one handshake, one smile, and one perfectly timed assist at a time.
“Raise your hand, get involved,” said Collins. “It’s worth it.”
What’s next:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host six matches during the Club World Cup, including three group-stage games, two round-of-16 matches, and one quarterfinal. The tournament is being seen as a valuable dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup, which arrives in Atlanta next year.
The Source: FOX 5 spoke with volunteers for the FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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The Atlanta Hawks are now 3-0 in Las Vegas.
Despite being down some of their most talented players, such as Kingston Flemings,Asa Newell, and Zuby Ejiofor, the Hawks notched another win in Summer League, this time taking down the Boston Celtics. Overall, it was the Hawks 5th straight win in Summer League.
What are the biggest takeaways from today’s game?
1. Kobe Johnson Continues to Impress
Kobe Johnson has been impressive all Summer long and is making his case to be the last two-way contract for the Hawks. Atlanta already has Keshon Gilbert and RayJ Dennis in two of the two-way spots for next season and are looking for a third player who they can continue to develop.
With the Hawks being very shorthanded today against the Celtics, Johnson stepped up and played very well. In 13 first half minutes, Johnson scored 19 points on 7-10 shooting and 3-4 from three-point range, which is the most encouraging part of his performance. He continued that into the second half and was arguably the best player on the floor today for the Hawks.
Johnson finished today’s game with 30 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Johnson has high-level defensive skills, but he has shown offensive growth over the course of the past week and he is making a real case to be a part of the roster as a two-way player.
2. Henri Veesaar takes advantage of his opportunity
With so many bigs out today, it was going to be the Henri Veesaar show for Atlanta.
He did not disappoint. Veesaar was able to score 20 points on 7-12 shooting (4-6 from three), as well as pulling in four rebounds, and three assists.
As a scorer, Veesaar was at his best today, stretching the floor and scoring the ball off the pick and roll. He showed why the Hawks moved up to take him in the second round of the draft and if he can continue this development into the season, perhaps he can be closer to playing than initially thought.
3. Hawks win short-handed
Atlanta has one of the most talented rosters in Vegas this summer and despite missing their two first round picks from this year’s draft (Flemings and Ejiofor) and their first round pick from last year’s draft (Newell), Atlanta did not have much of a problem today with Boston.
The Celtics were missing a couple of important players today as well, but the Hawks had no trouble in this game, nearly leading by 30 points in the second half. The three-point shooting was strong, the defense forced turnovers, and they kept the Celtics cool from three.
It was an impressive all-around victory for the Hawks and one of their better victories from start to finish.
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