Crowds gather in Decatur to watch FIFA finale

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Throughout the World Cup tournament, one of the top soccer-watching locations around Atlanta has been Decatur WatchFest. That’s where crowds have assembled Sunday afternoon for the FIFA World Cup championship match.

“We hit a homerun. We scored a goal,” Decatur Mayor Tony Powers said of the World Cup-long event, that’s drawn more than 140,000 fans.

This time, it’s Spain vs. Argentina for all the marbles.

The 34-day Decatur WatchFest at Decatur Square featured free daily outdoor match screenings, live music, food trucks, giveaways and other family-friendly activities for local residents and visitors from around the globe.

“When the World Cup was coming to Atlanta, we thought we could show off our Southern hospitality, what we can do, and how we can throw a party,” Mayor Powers said.

World Cup festivities aren’t just limited to Decatur on Sunday. At Piedmont Park, a Celebration of Soccer & Sound is taking place in Midtown.

Hometown rapper Ludacris performs at 6 p.m.