Kansas City selected as 2026 World Cup host city

Kansas City, Missouri, is set to host six matches in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a potential quarterfinal featuring Argentina and Portugal. This achievement comes after the city demonstrated significant commitment to soccer, investing over $650 million in facilities since declaring itself the “Soccer Capital of America” in 2013. Kansas City, despite being the 37th most populous U.S. city, was selected as one of 11 venues for the tournament, showcasing its strategic location and transportation improvements.

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