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.

An estimated 650,000 fans will travel to Kansas City to watch six matches during the FIFA World Cup 26, and arts and culture leaders want to be a part of the moment. The sector has gathered each month to stay informed and on track.

For the last eight months, the World Cup Arts, Culture, and Heritage Task Force has been meeting to help prepare for the influx of soccer fans 2026 will bring.

The gatherings, largely an effort of ArtsKC President and CEO Dana Knapp and her staff, started with a core group of 124 attendees from all corners of

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