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Overland Park hotel won’t be part of FIFA’s plans for World Cup 2026 264p1d

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Soccer officials from multiple countries scouted hotels and training sites across the Kansas City area.

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Potential team base camps from top left to right include Rock Chalk Park, Com Minerals...

Kansas City area soccer facilities scouted for 2026 World Cup practice sites 3d125

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Neal Jones and Jonah Kahn
The teams that qualify for the World Cup choose their basecamp, and Kansas City has three highly scouted locations.

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Before taking the field under the bright lights of the biggest sporting event in the world,...

Kansas City’s Matt Besler looks forward to another World Cup, this time as a spectator 2j6u4x

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
Before taking the field under the bright lights of the biggest sporting event in the world, Matt Besler was a kid in Kansas City.

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Visa provided a picture of one of its Street Soccer Parks. Kansas City is one of six...

New street soccer park coming to Kansas City aims to boost play ahead of World Cup 475662

Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Jiani Navarro
Kansas City is already seeing benefits of being a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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From new soccer complexes to the explosive growth of youth clubs, soccer is no longer just a...

Kansas City’s soccer boom sets the stage for 2026 World Cup 4n5u2t

Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
From new soccer complexes to the explosive growth of youth clubs, soccer is no longer just a fringe sport in the region—it’s part of the city’s identity.

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A countdown clock was unveiled in Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 11, 2025, to...

Kansas City celebrates one year until World Cup comes to City of Fountains 67z7

Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Kansas City plays host to the World Cup in 2026, and the city continues to ready itself for the global event.

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Arrowhead Stadium, shown as construction crews work on modifications to help with the World...

How Kansas City is gearing up for the World Cup one year ahead of arrival h6d9

Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM CDT
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By Zac Summers
According to Visit KC, international visitors will stay in the area for an average of nine days during the month-long tournament.

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Kansas City is counting down to next year’s World Cup, and tomorrow will be the one-year mark...

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Jiani Navarro
Kansas City is counting down to next year’s World Cup, and tomorrow will be the one-year mark till the first match.

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Kansas City sports fans, dignitaries and many more celebrated the City of Fountains as a World...

Kansas City hopes to fill empty storefronts ahead of World Cup 2026 2z3c4y

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Janae' Hancock
Kansas City officials hope to fill several empty storefronts ahead of the World Cup in 2026.

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Jadie Arnett had the winning artwork "Woven Together" for the KC World Cup host city poster.

Details: FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Kansas City with community celebration 3h4b15

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The public is invited to a massive Kansas City Kickoff party on June 22, 2025.
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These 12 Kansas City restaurants will receive funding as part of Outdoor Dining Enhancement Grant Program 6o6w4o

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A dozen Kansas City restaurants will receive funding as part of Round 2 of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Program, the city announced Wednesday.

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Jadie Arnett had the winning artwork "Woven Together" for the KC World Cup host city poster.

Want to volunteer for the 2026 World Cup? Here’s how to put your name in the hat 6i3x2p

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
FIFA is only allowing hopeful volunteers to at this point. Options to select specific events to volunteer for will be available later in the summer.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Parkville loosens short-term rental rules for World Cup 5j6e3a

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The Parkville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night to loosen its relatively strict short-term rental rules for a three-month period to accommodate World Cup visitors.

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Mayor Lucas will head to Qatar for economic forum, touring 2022 World Cup operations 541q1j

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Lucas' office stated that the trip will be at no cost to Kansas City taxpayers.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Volunteers wanted: KC 2026 puts out call for World Cup help 6b2q

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Interested volunteers are asked to through FIFA's volunteer portal to help with Kansas City's event next year.

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Transportation leaders meet to discuss World Cup preparations in KC, beyond 5m4t1n

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Transportation leaders recently met to discuss how they are preparing to ensure that hundreds of thousands of fans get to World Cup matches safely with little more than a year to go.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Visit KC says World Cup 2026 is ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ for Kansas City 166p4p

Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Just one year out and Visit KC says locals are feeling World Cup fever. But the number of international visitors is looking a little less abundant.

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The Kansas State School for the Blind has the only blind soccer field in the Midwest, and one...

Kansas City collaboration expands access to soccer ahead of World Cup arrival 3p2k1v

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM CDT
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By Morgan Riddell
The Kansas State School for the Blind has the only blind soccer field in the Midwest, and one of only four in the nation.

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Jadie Arnett had the winning artwork "Woven Together" for the KC World Cup host city poster.

Kansas City unveils World Cup host city poster at Sporting KC Match 1x2n3y

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The World Cup host city poster was revealed at a Sporting KC Match.

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FILE - The crowd at Power & Light cheered the announcement that Kansas City would be a host...

Bill would provide transportation improvement funds for World Cup host cities 4p3c3t

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A bill that would create a transportation improvement grant program for cities expected to play host to international competitions in the coming years has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.

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Take a look at every goal the U.S. women's national team scored in the women's soccer...

FIFA’s Infantino points to US hosting 2031 Women’s World Cup i4u2t

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
“We look forward to sharing more details and unveiling our full vision for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the near future,” the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement.

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Over the weekend, the Crossroads District played host to Copa de Calle, a soccer tennis...

Kansas City gears up for 2026 World Cup with Street Soccer Event 1p4j1q

Updated: Mar. 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City is set to take center stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting 6 games, including a high-stakes quarterfinal match at Arrowhead Stadium.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Tech N9ne’s World Cup Sonic ID drops with nod to KC Current, Red Kingdom 2n1m1h

Updated: Mar. 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
“The message I’d like for people to take away from this Sonic ID is that togetherness is power, and with that, we can work our way to victory.”

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Safety, security front and center as Kansas City prepares for World Cup 2026 2h463u

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Sharon Chen and Heidi Schmidt
Organizers describe World Cup 2026 as the equivalent of hosting three Super Bowls every day for a month.

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KC2026 announced 200 leased buses will complement KCATA bus routes for World Cup 2026 next year.

Kansas City World Cup 2026 fans to rely on buses, according to transportation plan 1m3d1e

Updated: Mar. 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The buses are expected to transport as many as 650,000 visitors to events surrounding the World Cup in the region.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

World Cup 2026: Lawrence pushes planning for massive crowds, Kansas City fan fest 5z674w

Updated: Feb. 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
New details released about World Cup 2026, fan fest, and how cities plan to handle crowds.

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Kansas City will learn its fate of whether it will become a host city for the 2026 World Cup.

500 days to go: Kansas City gears up to host FIFA World Cup 2026 2o114t

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
A lot of work is planned over the next year as Kansas City prepares for World Cup 2026.

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KC Sports Commission's Kathy Nelson speaks at an event announcing KC2026, a nonprofit...

As planning continues, KC2026 wants community input on possible event plans for 2026 World Cup 4f4b5

Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
KC2026 issued a memo Tuesday asking for residents in the Kansas City region to share details for any public events they are planning or considering during the World Cup.

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Kyle Postell was hired as the Director of Safety and Security for FIFA World Cup.

KC2026 appoints security expert for Director of Safety and Security for FIFA World Cup o6r50

Updated: Dec. 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
KC2026 appointed a seasoned security expert for key planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The FIFA World Cup's schedule for matches in Kansas City in 2026.

Metro businesses sought for World Cup preparations 3z5u4h

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
An interest form to provide services and resources to the international soccer community when the World Cup arrives in Kansas City has opened for local business owners.

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UMKC students in Studio 410 gave presentations Friday on how the city can prepare for World...

UMKC students help community prep for World Cup 2026 b624t

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
Kansas City is two years away from FIFA World Cup 2026′s arrival. As many in the metro prepare, students over at UMKC are helping educate others about this mega event and what it could mean for the city.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Kansas City’s FIFA World Cup commission offering $10k prize for winning poster design 45702z

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner and Chandler Watkins
One artist will win over $10,000 and be the designer of Kansas City's official FIFA World Cup Host City Poster.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

How can Kansas City businesses cash in on FIFA World Cup 2026? 2c1n5n

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
650,000 are expected to visit Kansas City for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. But what does this mean for local businesses?

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FIFA Fan Fest location announced on August 14, the location is the KC World War I Museum.

World Cup Fan Fest location unveiled by Lucas, other local officials 29243u

Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The official FIFA licensed Fan Fest for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City will be at the World War I Museum and Memorial.

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Kansas City sports fans, dignitaries and many more celebrated the City of Fountains as a World...

Kansas City announces WWI Memorial as Fan Fest location for 2026 FIFA World Cup 354c45

Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 1:50 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
The city’s FIFA Fan Fest will be an engaging fan experience with a uniquely Kansas City twist.

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Jason Sims is chosen to head transportation efforts for KC2026 on July 31, 2024.

Man behind KC Scout chosen to lead transportation efforts for World Cup 466a47

Updated: Jul. 31, 2024 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The man behind the KC Scout Traffic Management Center will now lead transportation efforts for the World Cup when it comes to Kansas City.

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas talks to KCTV on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Kansas City to participate in U.S. Department of State program to strengthen global relations 4g96y

Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A U.S. Department of State program to strengthen global relations will have participation from Kansas City’s Mayor’s Office.

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Fireworks go off on the pitch ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and...

Kansas City, World Cup officials meet to discuss local security for 2026 after Copa America chaos 3y416w

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
In less than two years, Kansas City is set to host six FIFA World Cup matches.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

The countdown is on: Kansas City prepares for biggest soccer match in its history 304s25

Updated: Jul. 11, 2024 at 9:37 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Two years from Thursday, Kansas City will host the biggest soccer match in its history

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Kansas City sports fans, dignitaries and many more celebrated the City of Fountains as a World...

Kansas City area offers three sites to serve as base camp for teams during 2026 World Cup 6n2f3b

Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
FIFA announced the City of Fountains is one of four in the United States that will serve as a host city and team base camp.

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The 2024-25 fiscal year budget for Kansas City has been set at $2.3 billion. It’s the largest...

KC es $2.3B budget; $5M for FIFA World Cup 2026 4ss2d

Updated: Mar. 29, 2024 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
The 2024-25 fiscal year budget for Kansas City has been set at $2.3 billion. It’s the largest budget ed by KCMO City Council in KC history.

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Wyandotte County has assembled a task force made up of various businesses, state officials and...

Wyandotte County assembles task force for World Cup prep 68q1b

Updated: Feb. 27, 2024 at 6:18 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
Wyandotte County has assembled a task force made up of various businesses, state officials and local leaders ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

FIFA World Cup 2026 announces Kansas City match schedules s1p10

Updated: Feb. 5, 2024 at 8:08 AM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
Since 2022, heartland soccer fans have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of which games Kansas City will host in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now, two years later, the results are in.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Coming soon: FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule announcement 2v6b1n

Updated: Jan. 18, 2024 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Soccer fans in the heartland will soon know which national teams are coming to Arrowhead Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Uruguay defender Martin Caceres (4) and USA forward Christian Pulisic (10) chase the ball...

Arrowhead Stadium, Children’s Mercy Park to each host Copa América 2024 match 4i303j

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 2:34 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Copa América tilt at Arrowhead will feature the U.S. Men’s National Team against an opponent to be announced later.

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Delegates from FIFA and FIFA26 visited Kansas City over the weekend to see facilities and...

FIFA delegation visits Kansas City for site visit and gameday experience 5j3e6e

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a delegation of FIFA representatives visited Kansas City this past weekend for a tour of facilities and to experience the gameday atmosphere in Kansas City.

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FILE: Kansas City sports fans, dignitaries and many more celebrated the City of Fountains as a...

$15 million World Cup funding proposal es in City Council meeting 2h3z1d

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The $15 million will be appropriated in three installments of $5 million, with one installment per fiscal year.

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KC Sports Commission's Kathy Nelson speaks at an event announcing KC2026, a nonprofit...

KC2026 organization to lead Kansas City’s FIFA World Cup prep effort 3l4o3p

Updated: May 18, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A nonprofit organization called KC2026 has been formed to lead the effort toward hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

WATCH: Local leaders make ‘major announcement’ for World Cup in Kansas City 1j43c

Updated: May 18, 2023 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A timeline of dates in the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Kansas City represents, 2026 FIFA World Cup logo unveiled 5w3g4c

Updated: May 18, 2023 at 5:51 AM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
A first look at how Kansas City will be branded across the globe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was unveiled Thursday morning.