KC on the World Stage
FIFA World Cup 26™
The Star Host City of FIFA World Cup 26™
Selected as one of 16 host cities across North America for the FIFA World Cup 26™, KC may have been the smallest market chosen — but our ambition and heart were unmatched.
A sports town like no other, KC boasts a prime location, a world-class airport and a skyline full of energy. From Big 12 Championships and CONCACAF Gold Cup matches to Super Bowl parades and the 2023 NFL Draft, our region is built to host the biggest events in sports.
FIFA World Cup 26™ brought hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world for six official matches, including a quarter-final.
Stay in the Game
KC: The Soccer Capital of America
Soccer is part of KC’s DNA. From record-setting watch parties to world-class facilities, passion for the game thrives at every level. Children’s Mercy Park redefined fan experience, and CPKC Stadium — the first stadium built for a women’s professional team — is setting a new global standard.
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