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...
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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,...

KC2026 Expands Staff to Include Directors of Integrated Operations, Marketing, and Fan Festival and Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 21, 2024) – KC2026, the nonprofit responsible for planning the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Kansas City, has expanded its team with the appointments of several key positions. Lindsey Douglas, Director of Integrated Operations,...

KC2026 Announces Limited Number of Host City Supporter Packages
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...

KC2026 Launches World Cup Poster Contest
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...
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