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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Saturday, Visa Street Soccer Park opened at 9th Street and Van Brunt Boulevard, bringing two street soccer fields to Kansas City’s northeast neighborhood ahead of the World Cup.

When FIFA revealed the schedule for the 2026 World Cup, we learned that seven teams will be playing at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. But three more nations might be making their way to Kansas City before the games begin. Teams are starting to sift through options...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City is set to host one of the largest World Cups next year, with matches scheduled in stadiums in the metro. On Friday, the teams playing their matches at Arrowhead Stadium will be announced, marking a significant step in the city’s...

The KC2026 transportation plan, dubbed ConnectKC26, will connect both residents and visitors to the region during FIFA World Cup 26. During a Tuesday press conference, Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas, Johnson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In November 2015, Kansas City sports kicked off a decade of success no one could have predicted. After falling short in the 2014 World Series, the Kansas City Royals went on another improbable run to win the 2015 World Series. The championship was...

Kansas City’s 2026 World Cup host committee is creating an invite-only hospitality space called KCHouse that local leaders hope will serve as a hub for business with long-lasting impact on the region. The committee, which goes by KC2026, unveiled its preliminary plans...

Kansas City’s host committee for the 2026 World Cup has unveiled plans for a 25,000-capacity FIFA Fan Festival during the competition next summer and confirmed that standard ticket pricing will be free for supporters. The National WW1 Museum and Memorial in Kansas...

The World Series begins Friday between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. Oh, not a big baseball fan you say? No worries. The NBA tipped off its season this week, so you’ve got 12 games to pick from. Eight NHL teams face off, too. Saturday promises to...

Kansas City boasts no better roster of ambassadors than the region’s small business owners, said Tracy Whelpley, announcing a new KC2026 “Game Plan” for entrepreneurs who are eager to put cleats to streets ahead of the incoming FIFA World Cup. “There’s so many...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KC2026 is looking for more local volunteers to help with the World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City next year. CEO of KC2026, Pam Kramer, is responsible for overseeing the host city duties for the event, which includes six matches at...