The U.S. last hosted the FIFA World Cup just over thirty years ago, but for several of the 2026 World Cup host cities, this will be the first time that soccer’s biggest show comes to town.
One of those new hosts is Kansas City.
Compared to some of the other U.S. host cities, Kansas City might not be as frequently visited or well-known by overseas travelers, but the city sees that as an advantage.
Each year the gulf between the NFL and soccer seems to dwindle thanks to the growing overlap between the two sports and their stars.
KANSAS CITY, MO (August 14, 2024) – KC2026, with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, announced the National WWI Museum and Memorial will be the location of Kansas City’s FIFA Fan FestivalTM in 2026. As the official FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Sports Commission released photos of what it anticipates Arrowhead Stadium will look like for a World Cup game. FIFA announced Thursday afternoon that Kansas City was selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup....