The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee has unveiled a city-themed poster for FIFA World Cup 2026. Designed by Atlanta artist Jose Hadathy, the poster is one of 16 to be unveiled over the next month.
According to a press release, the Atlanta host city poster is a “vibrant and imaginative illustration depicting the city in a surrealist style that captures Atlanta’s energy and excitement” for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The poster features a golden soccer ball inside a peach, the city skyline, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta Stadium, Krog Street Tunnel, Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home, Midtown’s Rainbow Crosswalk, and MARTA.
Hadathy, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Atlanta, was born in Quito, Ecuador and moved to the area at the age of nine. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and currently serves as Creative Design Manager at Atlanta United.
“I am honored to have been chosen to create a piece that captures my two passions – soccer and the city of Atlanta,” Hadathy said in the press release. “This poster was inspired by our city’s rich culture, history, and profound connection to soccer. The FIFA World Cup will shine a global spotlight on Atlanta and the state of Georgia, and I wanted to create something that captures the energy and excitement of the world’s greatest sporting event, while authentically connecting with locals and inspiring visitors to explore our wonderful city and state.”
The Atlanta poster is part of a set of Official FIFA World Cup 26 Host City Posters, representing the unique cultural and artistic spirit of the 16 host cities.
The posters will be unveiled at FIFAWorldCup.com through April 17, with a new poster highlighted every two days. Fans can sign up to be notified as posters go on sale.
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2025-03-24 10:18:39
