In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a delegation of FIFA representatives visited Kansas City this past weekend for a tour of facilities and to experience the gameday atmosphere in Kansas City.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Representative Sharice Davids visited Children’s Mercy Park Thursday as part of Kelly’s “Prosperity on the Plains” tour.
A day after Kansas City won a bid as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said there will be $50 million worth of improvements to Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City beat out several larger metro areas in its bid to be a host city. So, we took a look at what gave KC an edge and some of it may surprise you.
We could be looking at $100-400 million in revenue from out-of-town visitors. Plus, World Cup events in other host cities have created as many as 30,000 jobs during the tournament.
A big shindig is coming to KC Live! on Thursday afternoon, where people will watch on the big screen as FIFA announces what host cities it has selected for the 2026 World Cup.
This afternoon, both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly passed a bill that would make FIFA World Cup tickets for the 2026 tournament exempt from sales tax.
Officials mentioned several advantages to Kansas City. Arrowhead Stadium, the proposed venue, is the fourth-largest stadium among the 17 finalist cities.
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