Host City Supporters
Official Kansas City World Cup 2026 Host City Supporters are key civic and brand partners that are helping bring FIFA World Cup 2026™ to life in Kansas City. Their support reflects the unity of the Kansas City region and reinforces the goal of delivering a globally visible, locally rooted tournament experience that drives long-term regional impact.
Black & Veatch’s purpose is Building a World of Difference®, and it started here in our hometown. For more than 100 years, we have built human-critical infrastructure in Kansas City and in 100 countries across six continents around the world for power, water, data, and communications.
A century ago, when Jackson County region had just dirt roads, Black & Veatch led the development of the modern road system we know today. Today, Black & Veatch has built more than a third of the United States’ power infrastructure
As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch is proud to support this first-of-a-kind experience in Kansas City. We believe in the power of soccer to unite communities and inspire youth development. Now and in the future, Black & Veatch is committed to helping Kansas City businesses and people grow smarter, fuel innovation and thrive.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. is a family-owned company with more than 115 years of experience helping people create meaningful moments, bringing positivity and connection to life through creativity in our products, programming and branded experiences.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and employing tens of thousands worldwide, the company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses including, Hallmark products and retail, Hallmark Media and Hallmark+, Crayola®, and Crown Center.
JE Dunn Construction, founded in 1924 in Kansas City, is the sixth-largest domestic general building contractor in the United States with offices in 26 locations. We are indispensable business partners because we prioritize building authentic partnerships with our clients and within the communities where we build. We align around a combined vision while providing clients with proven, credible expertise, ongoing collaboration, unmatched communication, and JE Dunn’s robust suite of services. We have a resolute responsibility to our clients, communities, and employees to focus on solutions, not problems, while delivering results that exceed expectations.
Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus — to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.
With our global headquarters in Kansas City and regional headquarters in London and Brisbane, our diverse team includes specialists across a range of disciplines, from architecture and interior design to branded environments, urban planning, event design and landscape architecture.
Our work transforms neighborhoods, revitalizes cities, builds relationships and connects people to the incredible and the awe-inspiring. It’s our vision for design excellence that has led Fast Company to name Populous one of the world’s 50 most innovative companies, ranking us No. 1 in architecture.
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the world’s most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Friskies and Tidy Cats. Our more than 11,000 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 46 million dogs and 68 million cats every year. Nearly 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition.
Sporting Kansas City is a founding club of Major League Soccer and a driving force behind Kansas City’s identity as the Soccer Capital of America®. Sporting KC has helped shape the growth of the sport in the region through championship success, unrivaled facilities, world-class fan experiences, and a deep commitment to community.
Kansas City is central to the club’s identity and continued evolution. Through Sporting Park, youth development initiatives, major events and investment in soccer infrastructure, Sporting KC has helped elevate Kansas City’s profile as a destination for the sport and a place where soccer is woven into the fabric of the community.
Two-time MLS Cup champions and four-time Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champions, Sporting KC continues to help showcase Kansas City on the global stage as a proud Host City Supporter of KC2026.
The University of Kansas Health System is part of a world-class academic medical center and is a destination for complex care and diagnosis for a full range of conditions, including cancer care at the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the region. In addition to serving as the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Current and, together with LMH Health, University of Kansas Athletics, the health system has extensive experience providing care and planning for large-scale sporting events. The University of Kansas Health System is proud to serve as Official Medical Services Provider for the Kansas City World Cup 2026 Host City, helping support the health and safety of our communities and visitors alike.