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Georgia Leaders Ring NYSE Bell Ahead of World Cup
Gov. Kemp and Mayor Dickens mark 100 days until Atlanta hosts first 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday morning, marking just over 100 days until the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta. The event was attended by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who is running to succeed Kemp as governor.
Why it matters
Atlanta is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world's most watched sporting event. The bell ringing ceremony was a high-profile event to build excitement and anticipation for the World Cup matches that will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The details
Kemp and Dickens led the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee in marking the 100-day countdown to the first World Cup match in Atlanta. The crowd broke out into chants of 'ATL! ATL!' after the two leaders rang the opening bell at the NYSE. The World Cup trophy tour has also begun, with the trophy arriving in Mexico City on Friday as part of a tour across all 16 host cities and 22 additional markets.
- The bell ringing ceremony took place on Monday, March 2, 2026.
- The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta will be held on June 15.
The players
Brian Kemp
The Governor of Georgia.
Andre Dickens
The Mayor of Atlanta.
Burt Jones
The Lieutenant Governor of Georgia who is running to succeed Kemp as governor.
What they’re saying
“Marty and I were honored to ring the bell this morning alongside Mayor Dickens at the New York Stock Exchange. 100 days to go!”
— Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia (Atlanta News First)
What’s next
The World Cup trophy tour will continue, with the trophy arriving in the United States on March 24 and starting in Los Angeles.
The takeaway
The bell ringing ceremony at the NYSE was a high-profile event to build excitement and anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches that will take place in Atlanta, one of the host cities for the global sporting event.
