Atlanta Host City Poster
The Atlanta Host City Poster is a vibrant and imaginative illustration depicting the city in a surrealist style that captures Atlanta’s energy and excitement for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™. The focal point of the poster is a peach, representing Georgia’s southern hospitality welcoming the world to the epicenter of soccer in the U.S. The poster features Atlanta’s iconic skyline layered on bright blues and greens, highlighting the blue skies over the “city in a forest.” The design depicts several landmarks, such as the Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta Stadium, Krog Street Tunnel, Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, as well as key community elements such as station soccer – an initiative to make soccer accessible to everyone.
The poster also nods to the deep commitment by the State of Georgia, the city of Atlanta, and Atlanta Stadium to setting new standards for environmental stewardship in sports and entertainment. Georgia continues to lead in clean energy investments and green business initiatives, while Atlanta has prioritized sustainable urban development and infrastructure. At the heart of this commitment is Atlanta Stadium, the only stadium in the world to achieve LEED Zero certification. From solar energy and water conservation systems to zero-waste initiatives, this commitment exemplifies the region’s leadership in building a more sustainable future.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jose Hadathy
Jose Hadathy is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Quito, Ecuador, he relocated to Atlanta at the age of nine and has resided there ever since. During his college years, he pursued Illustration and Fine Art, graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting. Currently, Jose holds the position of Creative Design Manager at Atlanta United FC. His professional design experience spans over a decade, with three years dedicated to Atlanta United FC.
Jose has been a lifelong soccer fanatic. He engaged in the sport from a young age, participating in both competitive club and varsity high school soccer. Art has also been a concurrent passion of his throughout his life. His grandfather, Bolivar Mena Franco, was a renowned artist in Ecuador, and Jose was raised in an environment influenced by his grandfather’s artwork.