by mschneider | Jun 17, 2026 | Heart Of The Game
By Blake Aerni Lionel Messi wrote history on Tuesday night, and Kansas City was in the byline. Before the first whistle was blown, the Heartland had become a meeting place for the world. The Country Club Plaza was draped in Argentina’s sky blue and white, and...
by mschneider | Jun 16, 2026 | Heart Of The Game
By Blake Aerni More than 4,000 miles from England, Kansas City is a long way from home for the Three Lions. Yet, just days into their stay ahead of the World Cup, members of England’s national team say the city already feels familiar. “We feel at home here,” Arsenal...
by mschneider | Jun 15, 2026 | Heart Of The Game
By Matt McMullen Argentina and Algeria’s national teams are embracing Kansas City’s Midwestern hospitality ahead of their match on Tuesday A mosaic of colors representing destinations a collective 19,000 miles away has dotted every corner of the Kansas City...
by mschneider | Jan 12, 2026 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New “KC Momentum Report” highlights over 531 regional organizations engaged, a 16,000- volunteer applicant surge, and a first-of-its-kind regional event transit system KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 12, 2026) – Kansas City is proving...
by mschneider | Nov 17, 2025 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 17, 2025) — KC2026 officially unveiled its FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Center at Kansas City’s iconic Union Station, where volunteers will learn, train and engage as they prepare to welcome the world with authentic Midwest...
