MEDIA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Through connection and celebration, Hallmark will help the region show hospitality and heart  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 25, 2026) — KC2026 is proud to announce a partnership with Kansas City-based Hallmark as an Official Kansas City World Cup 2026...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Algeria, Argentina, England and the Netherlands will train in the KC region during FIFA World Cup 2026™  Two teams will train in Missouri and two in Kansas, highlighting the region’s cross-state appeal  Central location and world-class...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KC2026 unveils dates, new details for the FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City  A once-in-a-generation global celebration brings the world’s biggest football party to the Heartland  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 17, 2026) – KC2026 today confirmed...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  New "KC Momentum Report" highlights over 531 regional organizations engaged, a 16,000- volunteer applicant surge, and a first-of-its-kind regional event transit system  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 12, 2026) – Kansas City is proving that impact...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – A Regional First, KC2026 Debuts Playbooks, New Opportunities for Businesses and Communities Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™  KC Game Plan and Community Activation Digital Playbooks will be available in English and Spanish KANSAS CITY, Mo....

Kansas City will welcome Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Curaçao, Ecuador, Netherlands and Tunisia in the Group Stage Reigning world champions Argentina will make their first effort at defending their title at Kansas City Stadium against Algeria on June 16, 2026 Region...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 2, 2025) – As a demonstrated leader in FIFA World Cup 2026™ planning, KC2026 proudly announced ConnectKC26, the region’s transportation plan designed to move visitors and residents with comfort, ease and efficiency...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 17, 2025) — KC2026 officially unveiled its FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Center at Kansas City’s iconic Union Station, where volunteers will learn, train and engage as they prepare to welcome the world with authentic Midwest...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The University of Kansas Health System Named Official Medical Services Provider for the Kansas City World Cup 2026 Host CityFIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City Announces Region’s Premier Academic Medical Center Will Help Support Medical Care and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Kansas City is excited to celebrate another milestone as the region counts down the days to the FIFA World Cup 26™. KC2026 and the Kansas City Power & Light District have partnered to host a free, region-wide...