Infantino hails 'soccer city' Atlanta ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, was full of praise for Atlanta ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

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00:00Well, what stands out is this. I mean, this venue, this stadium, is absolutely incredible.

00:08It's special. It's unique. I came here already to witness it when it's full, what it means.

00:16It's special. It's particular. But Atlanta has really become a soccer city.

00:24And the fact that the stadium was built where you can play football and soccer at the same time

00:29shows how much the city and everyone involved in sport in the city cares about the sport in general.

00:37So being able to organize six games of the FIFA Club World Cup this summer

00:43with the best teams in the world coming, three of which are knockout games,

00:49so decisive games, three final games, and will give to everyone involved in Atlanta

00:57certainly a lot of experience as well for welcoming the World Cup as well next year.