Atlantucky Brewing tapped as Congo World Cup satellite embassy

Atlantucky Brewing will host a June 27 celebration for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Atlanta, including a Fulton County proclamation naming the day Congolese Day and a march to Atlanta Stadium before the country’s FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan. Organizers expect 1,000 to 3,000 people, underscoring how the team’s tournament run has become a cultural event as well as a sporting one.

Why it matters: - The event turns a World Cup match day into a public cultural moment for Atlanta’s Congolese community and soccer fans. - Fulton County’s proclamation gives the celebration official local recognition. - The planned march is expected to draw 1,000 to 3,000 people to the stadium area.

What happened: - Atlantucky Brewing was named the Official Democratic Republic of the Congo Satellite Embassy for Saturday, June 27. - The celebration will welcome supporters, dignitaries and fans ahead of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Group K FIFA World Cup 2026™ match against Uzbekistan. - The event begins at 3 p.m. at Atlantucky Brewing with remarks from representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Fulton County officials. - At 4:30 p.m., supporters will march from the brewery to Atlanta Stadium. - Fulton County will officially recognize June 27 as Congolese Day.

The details: - The gathering is centered at Atlantucky Brewing in Atlanta. - Organizers expect between 1,000 and 3,000 marchers. - Media access is available for the proclamation ceremony and march. - Interview availability includes Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. of Fulton County, Ambassador Yvette Nandu of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Voila Congo Silini M. Rubango, and Atlantucky co-owners Fish Scales and Skinny Deville. - Atlantucky is located at 170 Northside Drive SW Suite 96 in Castleberry Hill. - The brewery describes itself as one of the nation’s few Black-owned breweries and is owned by Nappy Roots. - Atlantucky says its taproom sits near Atlanta Stadium and near Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University. - Atlantucky’s website is more information. - The event comes during a tournament run that has already drawn strong support from Congolese fans. - Atlantucky is serving World Class Pilsner, a collaboration with SweetWater Brewing Company tied to the World Cup theme.

Between the lines: - The event shows how World Cup support is spilling into neighborhood businesses, local government and public street-level celebrations. - Atlantucky is using its visibility as a fan hub to connect sports, culture and civic recognition. - The Congo’s tournament momentum is being framed as both an athletic story and a diaspora pride moment.

What's next: - Supporters will gather at Atlantucky at 3 p.m., then march to Atlanta Stadium at 4:30 p.m. - The Democratic Republic of the Congo will play Uzbekistan in Group K during FIFA World Cup 2026™. - Media interviews and ceremony coverage will continue through the day by request.

The bottom line: - Atlanta is becoming a focal point for Congo’s World Cup celebration, with a brewery, county officials and hundreds or thousands of fans converging around one match day.