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 critical infrastructure protection efforts, conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and managed large-scale security operations for high-profile events, including the United Nations General Assembly. In addition, Postell has specialized experience in cybersecurity and explosives detection, further enhancing his ability to safeguard the upcoming global event.
“Kyle’s extensive experience overseeing safety operations for U.S. and international dignitaries at major events, both in the U.S. and abroad, makes him an invaluable asset to the regional planning efforts for FIFA World Cup 26™,” said KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer. “His expertise in safeguarding critical infrastructure and his proven ability to collaborate with local, state and federal agencies for more than 175 events will be vital to delivering a safe, seamless and best-in-class event.”
Postell’s hiring follows the appointment of several key positions in recent weeks, including Director of Operations Lindsey Douglas, Director of Fan Festival and Events Mallory Cage, Director of Marketing Matt Smith and Social Media and Content Manager Kateri Hartman. Postell joined the staff in December.
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About KC2026
A nonprofit organization overseeing strategy and delivering host city duties for FIFA World Cup 26™, KC2026 will plan, construct and implement all aspects of Kansas City’s largest sports and fan engagement event in the region’s history. Learn more at www.KansasCityFWC26.com.
About Greater Kansas City
Home to 2.5 million people, Kansas City is a vibrant metro in the heart of the U.S., known as the “KC Heartland.” An all-new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport welcomes guests by air, while 85% of the U.S. is less than a two-day drive away. The region’s red-hot sports culture is embraced every season, headlined by the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City, and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Kansas City Current.
Kansas City, home to renowned arts and culture, offers live entertainment in the downtown Power & Light District, as well as 40 jazz clubs throughout the area. Find food from James Beard award-winning chefs and sample true KC tradition at more than 100 barbecue restaurants across the metro. Dive into some of the country’s most significant historical moments at KC’s treasured institutions, from the National WWI Museum and Memorial and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the American Jazz Museum. Learn more at www.KC.org.
About FIFA World Cup 26™
FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the biggest sporting event ever, with three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams and 104 matches uniting an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams, and games, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans across 16 unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place in June and July 2026. For the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ information please visit the FIFA World Cup 26™ website. For media representatives wishing to stay up to date on all things 2026, please register via the FIFA Media Hub.
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CONTACT:
Elliott Scott
Kansas City Sports Commission | KC2026
escott@sportkc.org