World Cup: Kansas City The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City, the smallest of 16 host cities across North America. We're following how preparations are shaping up and how this massive event is changing our city — well beyond the tournament.

The University of Kansas and the city of Lawrence are pitching the Rock Chalk Park sports complex as the perfect training ground for teams in next year's World Cup.

In less than a year, the eyes of the world will be on Arrowhead Stadium for the World Cup soccer tournament.

A total of six games will be played at Arrowhead, bringing thousands of soccer fans from across the globe to Kansas City.

But outlying areas are also trying to get in on the action. Defunded, but not defeated KCUR is committed to local, independent journalism. We

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