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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KC2026 Announces Limited Number of Host City Supporter Packages KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 11, 2024) – After signing a Host City Rights Agreement with FIFA for the FIFA World Cup 26™, KC2026 can now offer marketing assets, tickets and hospitality...
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KC2026 Launches World Cup Poster Contest Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a $10,0000 grand prize KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 8, 2024) – KC2026 is requesting entries to design the official FIFA World Cup 26TM Kansas City Host City...
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 (July 25, 2024) – Today, KC2026 announced Jason Sims as its Director of Transportation. Sims brings broad experience as a transportation systems management and operations engineer as well as a deep understanding of the regional transportation...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elliott ScottKansas City Sports Commission | KC2026escott@sportkc.org KC2026 Names Pam Kramer Chief Executive Officer KANSAS CITY, MO (July 17, 2024) – KC2026, the nonprofit entity established to lead the planning and activation of the...
KANSAS CITY, MO (June 4, 2024) – KC2026, the nonprofit organization serving as the local organizing committee for FIFA World Cup 26™, has named Julie Lorenz, a principal consultant with 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, Senior Advisor for...
KANSAS CITY, MO (February 4, 2024) – Today at 2 p.m. CST, in a televised broadcast, FIFA released the eagerly awaited match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™, announcing Kansas City will host 6 matches, one of which is a quarterfinal. According to FIFA, more than 6...
KC2026, the nonprofit organization overseeing strategy and delivery of contractual obligations for FIFA World Cup 26™, has named Katherine Holland as Executive Director.