by mschneider | Jul 10, 2025 | News
The World Cup isn’t just a soccer tournament; it’s a celebration of the world’s most popular sport. And in 2026, the party is coming to North America. Hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the World Cup will unite the continent as never before: Stadiums...
by mschneider | Jun 25, 2025 | News
Kansas City will be the smallest city in North America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have embraced the sport at all, if not for the efforts of early immigrants who fought for the beautiful game — before there were even soccer fields to play...
by mschneider | Jun 22, 2025 | News
The party vibes were high Sunday afternoon as Johnson County kicked off the year-long run-up to the 2026 World Cup. More than 3,850 people came out on a humid 92-degree day to chant at a pep rally featuring former U.S. Men’s National Team veteran and Overland Park...
by mschneider | Jun 22, 2025 | News
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — With less than a year until Kansas City hosts the 2026 World Cup, KC2026 hosted the Kansas City Kickoff Event on Sunday. The event was free for attendees and included live music, food, local vendors, activities, and Sporting Kansas City and...
by mschneider | Jun 11, 2025 | News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wednesday, June 11, marks one year from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The first matches will be played in Guadalajara and Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Kansas City is one of 16 host cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The...
