medRxiv PreprintsInternational5 November 2026
Wastewater pathogen composition in Atlanta, GA prior to and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Mass gatherings can have many impacts on public health, including facilitating the spread of infectious diseases. Alternative surveillance modalities, such as wastewater-based surveillance (WBS), can complement traditional clinical surveillance. We utilized WBS to examine the influence of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC'26) on the range of infectious pathogens in Atlanta, GA surrounding matches held in the city. Samples (n = 102) were collected from three water reclamation facilities between April and July of 2026 (34 collection days) and tested using the BIOFIRE(R) WATCHFIRE Respiratory (19 targ
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