From youth leagues to the World Cup stage, the Blanks’ soccer story helped shape Atlanta’s global moment. Arthur Blank and his son Josh reflect on how a childhood passion for soccer sparked something bigger — from Josh captaining at Elon University to fueling a culture that helped Atlanta become a true soccer city. What started as Saturday games turned into packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowds and anticipating an even bigger moment as thousands of fans prepare to descend on Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #worldcup #atlantasoccer #ArthurBlank #arthurblank #atlantaunitedfc #atlantaunited #WorldCup2026 🎥: AJC 📸: Elon University | Erica Denhoff / Getty Images 🖌: Ken Sugiura / AJC