Feasting After FIFA: Top Restaurants To Try During the 2026 FIFA World Cup

As the most popular sport on the planet, soccer is the reason droves of fans will be congregating in Atlanta for 8 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches are to be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Visitors to the City in the Forest will also have the chance to try an assortment of American restaurants that may remind them of home or expose them to new cuisines. Atlanta’s vibrant nightlife is perfect for date nights or for fans to keep the party going after their club wins a match.

St. Cecelia

For Italian FIFA fans, St. Cecelia’s authentic renditions of classic Roman pastas and seafood dishes could be the remedy for homesickness. Ambrosial agnolotti will make Atlanta feel like a home away from home. A grand assortment of coffees, cocktails, and wines faithful to Italian culture are available. Posh design and warm ambiance are in abundance at this pearl of Peachtree Road. After a spirited day of cheering for their club, the good energy at St. Cecilia is more than enough to put anyone at ease no matter which club won or lost the match.

Marcus Bar & Grille

To many vacationers, one of the most appealing parts of visiting a new place is trying the most popular dishes they have to offer. Marcus Bar & Grille’s weekend buffet has plenty of American Southern breakfast food staples. Starting the day with baked salmon filets, buttermilk pancakes, and biscuits will give FIFA fans the energy to fill the stadium with their cheers. Brisket pizza, collard greens, and jambalaya on the same menu may seem like an eclectic choice, but it’s emblematic of Atlanta’s diverse and welcoming culture.

Cooks & Soldiers 

Catering to the more refined palate, Cooks & Soldiers’ Spanish-inspired cuisine includes Ossetra caviar, a 32-oz dry-aged ribeye, and seared foie gras. Pescatarian patrons are in good hands with scrumptious seafood dishes, including octopus, branzino, and beet-cured salmon, balancing out the menu. For patrons feeling spontaneous, the Grand Asador Experience takes diners through a chef-curated experience. Whether guests are cooks or soldiers, the full selection of cocktails, beers, and wines makes it effortless to have an excellent time. 

NFA Burger

You can’t visit America without having a cheeseburger. As the most iconic American food, burgers are ubiquitous, although they aren’t all created equal. With two locations in the Atlanta area, NFA Burger’s smash burger has received widespread acclaim and distinguished itself. The ingredients are kept simple, but the execution is exemplary. The all-beef hot dogs and French fries deep-fried in beef tallow are must-haves as well. Tater tots fried in beef tallow are also on the menu as a delicious alternative to French fries. After a delectable meal of quintessential American cuisine, NFA Burger also has imported Belgian waffles and house-made cinnamon sugar twists that could satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.