by mschneider | Dec 21, 2024 | News
It may seem like only yesterday that Kansas City’s momentum was honored and validated and otherwise elevated by being named a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. But that suddenly was … 30 months ago. Presto, it’s less than 18 months before we’re immersed in a...
by mschneider | Dec 18, 2024 | News
Thirty years ago, Pam Kramer was a rising star executive leading high-profile campaigns for Kansas City-based Sprint — and not all that familiar with soccer. “I didn’t know much about the World Cup — and it was Sprint’s really big, first global...
by mschneider | Dec 18, 2024 | News
Kansas City has about a year and a half before the World Cup descends on the metro, where hundreds of thousands of visitors will fill hotel rooms, local roads, and local businesses. While some preparation work will have to happen much closer to the first matches in...
by mschneider | Dec 16, 2024 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 16, 2024) — KC2026 has appointed Kyle Postell as Director of Safety & Security for FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City. Postell brings more than 13 years of experience with the U.S. Secret Service to the role, having led...
by mschneider | Dec 13, 2024 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Offers exclusive access to suites and hospitality offerings until January 5, 2025 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 13, 2024) – KC2026, the nonprofit established to plan and deliver the Host City requirements for the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Kansas City,...
