How Kansas City became unlikely 2026 World Cup hosts for the US
Summary
Kansas City, Missouri, will host six matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a potential high-profile quarterfinal game. Despite being a smaller city compared to other host cities, Kansas City invested heavily in facilities and local efforts to win the bid to be a World Cup host.Key Facts
- Kansas City is in the U.S. Midwest and is known as “flyover country.”
- The city’s stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, holds 76,000 people and is home to the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs.
- Kansas City will host six World Cup matches during the 39-day tournament shared with Mexico and Canada.
- The city is the 37th most populous in the U.S., smaller than most other host cities.
- In 2013, Kansas City called itself the “Soccer Capital of America” and invested over $650 million in stadiums and training facilities.
- The local organizers created a lively atmosphere to impress FIFA officials visiting for the World Cup bid.
- Kansas City emphasized good transportation options despite long distances, with no major traffic jams.
- The city’s effort and organization helped it secure the hosting rights after other larger cities dropped out.
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