ATLANTA \u2014 It\u2019s FIFA World Cup match day once again in Atlanta, and thousands of fans are here from all over the world.<\/p>\n
The big difference with Wednesday\u2019s match versus the last three is that it will happen in the evening. <\/p>\n
Haiti will take on Morocco, with the game starting at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Everything you need to know if you\u2019re heading downtown for the game, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
Because of the later match time, everything will shift back, unlike our first three match days, which all happened at noon.<\/p>\n
With fans heading to the game and the FIFA Fan Fest, it will likely have a big impact on traffic right during the evening rush hour and on security. <\/p>\n
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So far, Atlanta police say crime is down, reporting 9% for the first week of the FIFA World Cup, which included 54 events from Thursday through Sunday. <\/p>\n
They credit preparation and presence. <\/p>\n
Channel 2\u2019s Steve Gehlbach talked to fans who see officers everywhere.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor sure feels safer. Definitely smells cleaner. I feel like there\u2019s less people on the streets, which makes me feel safer to walk around, especially as a woman at night. I definitely feel safer now,\u201d Courtney McKenzie said. <\/p>\n
With the later match, the Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park will run later in the day, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, there will be an even later night with the USA match and the fest, adding a day so fans can be there to watch. <\/p>\n
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