Southern Company is thrilled to announce its role as one of four Host City Supporters for the City of Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This exciting partnership was revealed at a community briefing by the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, marking the one-year countdown to the world's largest international soccer event.
As part of the groundbreaking Host City Supporter program, Southern Company joins forces with The Home Depot, Cox Enterprises and Georgia-Pacific. Together, these premier Atlanta-based companies will leverage city-specific marketing materials and engage in local FIFA Fan Festivals and match-related community events.
Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light, both operating under Southern Company, will proudly share the Host City Supporter designation, reinforcing their commitment to the communities they serve.
Being a Host City Supporter further underscores Southern Company’s intrinsic ties to Atlanta, celebrates the passion of sports fans around the world and showcases the unique virtues and culture of the communities the company is privileged to serve.
We're proud at Southern Company, Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup here in our hometown. We've been reliably powering the Atlanta community and the state of Georgia for more than a century and have seen firsthand the positive impact access to professional sports has on the athletes of today and how it helps shape the leaders of tomorrow. The World Cup brings together different countries, team pride and incredible athleticism - we're excited to be a part of this international competition. We're ready to once again introduce the world to the city we love and host an event on the world stage.
Chris Womack - Chairman, President and CEO
We're proud at Southern Company, Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup here in our hometown. We've been reliably powering the Atlanta community and the state of Georgia for more than a century and have seen firsthand the positive impact access to professional sports has on the athletes of today and how it helps shape the leaders of tomorrow. The World Cup brings together different countries, team pride and incredible athleticism - we're excited to be a part of this international competition. We're ready to once again introduce the world to the city we love and host an event on the world stage.
Chris Womack - Chairman, President and CEO
The inaugural FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, with 13 teams participating.
Brazil holds the record for the most World Cup wins, with a total of five championships.
The U.S. Men's National Team's best performance was reaching the semi-finals in the first world cup.
The U.S. Women's National Team has won the FIFA Women's World Cup four times (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019), more than any other country.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, up from the current 32, marking the first expansion since 1998.
Our commitment extends beyond the field, as we believe sports and civic engagement can inspire, create opportunities and unite people from all walks of life.
Check back for more updates as we prepare to host the world in 2026. Southern Company is excited to contribute to the vibrant culture and community spirit that makes Atlanta a unique and welcoming host city for the FIFA World Cup.