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From record-breaking streetcar rides to small‑business lessons, Kansas City evaluates the summer's global soccer frenzy and looks ahead to upcoming international competitions.
The United States men's national team was eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4‑1 defeat to Belgium, prompting commentary from local journalists and scrutiny of FIFA's controversial reinstatement of forward Flo Balogun.
Lionel Messi’s sixth World Cup appearance and a hat trick in Kansas City sparked a cultural exchange, massive crowds at the FIFA Fan Festival, and innovative transit solutions that turned the Midwest into a global soccer hub.
Co‑founded by Bill Finn in 1977, Brookside Soccer Club has expanded from two teams to a program that serves thousands of young athletes, underscoring Kansas City’s transformation into a major soccer destination.
The Netherlands men's national soccer team will base in Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup, sparking a cultural exchange that blends Dutch traditions with local Midwestern charm.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage begins June 11, featuring 48 teams, debutants, and a host of first‑time milestones.
The Argentine national team’s landing in Kansas City triggers a cascade of preparations, from record‑breaking hotel bookings to heightened law‑enforcement vigilance and local cultural events.
A deep dive into how Kansas City transformed into a premier soccer city, the authors behind the narrative, and the upcoming 2026 World Cup preparations.
A new book and a string of local triumphs reveal how Kansas City transformed from an unexpected host into a central node of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
In Perfect Pitch, announcer Nate Bukaty and journalist Rustin Dodd trace how Kansas City transformed from a modest market into a global soccer hub, preparing to host 2026 World Cup matches.