Atlanta hosts its first-ever World Cup match Monday as Spain takes on Cabo Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

As the World Cup games begin in Atlanta, analysts are refining their economic impact forecasts. Dr. Jerry Parrish, chief economist with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, said the city should see a positive impact from the games being played here.

“I expect $503.2 million worth of economic impact coming from those folks that come from outside Georgia; that means other states, and other countries, that’s what I limited my study to” Parrish said. 

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