The four things to know:It’s not about exposure anymore. Atlanta is already a global city, so the focus is on whether the World Cup delivers lasting value for residents.Economic impact is uneven. Big headline numbers do not show who actually benefits, and much of the spending may not reach local communities.Infrastructure will be tested.

Some North American cities are using the upcoming World Cup as a catalyst to address homelessness. Atlanta launched a downtown program that has housed nearly 500 people.

The four things to know:It’s not about exposure anymore. Atlanta is already a global city, so the focus is on whether the World Cup delivers lasting value for residents.Economic…