A little-known Georgia state law means World Cup fans attending Atlanta’s official FIFA Fan Fest are allowed to bring their handguns – much to the shock of visiting supporters.
Atlanta has been one of the main host cities of the 2026 tournament, and will today host England vs Argentina in a hugely-anticipated semi-final showdown.
But it can now be revealed that the official Downtown Atlanta fan zone has quietly been allowing guests to bring in their handguns for the entirety of the tournament.
As first reported by 11A Live, state law requires that events being held on public property – even when hosted
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