# Atlanta criticized for discarding homeless people's belongings near World Cup venue

City workers in Atlanta threw away the possessions of unhoused individuals near a site being prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking public outcry. Critics say the move prioritizes image over human dignity as the city gears up to host global events.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/12/atlanta-park-sweep-world-cup) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:17 GMT

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/fbi-atlanta-police-world-cup-drone-security) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:27:11 -0400
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/where-did-they-go-homeless-people-feel-force-of-americas-brutality-in-world-cup-clean-up) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:15:43 GMT