Kansas City is once again setting the bar among FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities, unveiling FIFA Fan Festival™ plans that demonstrate innovation, collaboration and a uniquely Midwestern spirit. That spirit was reflected in a new Official Kansas City World Cup 2026 Host...
KC2026 Launches KC Game Plan, Empowers Small Businesses Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September 30, 2025) — KC2026 is sharing a new initiative called KC Game Plan to help local business owners prepare for the FIFA World Cup 26™. With an estimated 650,000 visitors* coming to Kansas City next summer, local...
KC2026 Announces Next Board President; Mark Jorgenson to Succeed Karen Daniel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 29, 2025) – KC2026 announced today that the board of directors has elected Mark Jorgenson to the role of president, succeeding Karen Daniel. The board also recognized Daniel’s contributions and continuing support of the...
The Countdown Begins: With One Year To Go Until the FIFA World Cup 26™, KC2026 Unveils Official Countdown Clocks, Announces Official Host City Supporters of the Kansas City World Cup 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Populous and Purina Lead as Key Supporters of the Kansas City FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 11, 2025) — Marking One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ inaugural match, Host City organizing committee KC2026 held a news...
KC2026 Unveils Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City Host City Poster
“Woven Together” selected from more than 100 entries FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Kan. (April 5, 2025) — KC2026 revealed the winning Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City Host City Poster design at Children’s Mercy Park Saturday before a Z sold-out Sporting...
Tech N9ne Drops Kansas City’s Official Sonic ID, Host City Remix for the FIFA World Cup 26™
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 11, 2025) — Hip-hop artist and Kansas City native Tech N9ne debuted the city’s official FIFA World Cup 26™ Sonic ID on Tuesday. The Host City Sonic IDs will be used online and at in-person events throughout the build-up to...
KC2026 Leads in FIFA World Cup 26™ Transportation Planning, First to Announce Critical Bus Lease
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 5, 2025) — KC2026, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City Host Committee, signed a lease for 200 buses to be used during the FIFA World Cup 26™. The lease, signed Friday, February 28, made Kansas City the first of the 16 Host...
500 Days Before the FIFA World Cup 26™ KC2026 Announces Key 2025 Milestones
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 27, 2025) — The FIFA World Cup 26™ begins in exactly 500 days and KC2026 is sharing ways for the Kansas City region to get involved, with the announcement of 2025 planning milestones including countdown clocks, volunteer sign-ups and key...
KC2026 Taps Seasoned Security Expert for Key Planning and Operations Role
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...
FIFA World Cup 26™ Priority Window Opens for KC2026 Host City Supporters and Champions
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,...
