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Kansas City is hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. KCUR is following how preparations are going and how this event is changing our city — well beyond the tournament.

Leading into the 2026 World Cup, KCUR's podcast A People's History of Kansas City is exploring how we became a soccer city. This project is in collaboration with the Great Game Lab at Arizona State University, which explores how sport connects us to the rest of the world, and the Us@250 Initiative at New America. See our exhibition "A People’s History of Kansas City Soccer!" at the Kansas City Public Library — Central Branch, on display now through September.

A People's History of Kansas City: How we became a soccer city

Part 1: Kansas City's first soccer-playing immigrants History Listen • 28:50

Part 2: When Lamar Hunt helped U.S. soccer go pro History Listen • 37:37

Part 3: Women made the U.S. a soccer powerhouse History Listen • 42:05

Part 4: Why Kansas City won the 2026 World Cup History Listen • 39:00

What Kansas City could keep from this World Cup: A giant heart, functional transit, and ambition Sports Gabe Rosenberg • July 8, 2026 Kansas City leaders are already talking about holding onto the giant red Heart Gateway even after the Fan Festival closes. But what about the transportation system that connected people to the stadiums and the airport? It's time to start thinking big about the region's future.

Argentina heading back to Kansas City for World Cup quarterfinal after comeback win over Egypt Sports Jasmine Garsd, Russell Lewis • July 7, 2026 Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their World Cup match against Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday. Listen • 4:12

The Bosnian soccer team is out of the World Cup. Bosnians in St. Louis won anyway Sports Jeremy D. Goodwin • July 7, 2026 All the attention around the Bosnia and Herzegovina soccer team in recent months has increased visibility of the community and brought St. Louis Bosnians closer together. Listen • 4:10

Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play Sports The Associated Press • July 6, 2026 The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."

Bright pedicabs are zipping across Kansas City during the World Cup. They're here to stay Arts & Life Celisa Calacal • July 6, 2026 EZ Pedicabs will take you from the West Bottoms to 18th and Vine, or from CPKC Stadium to the Plaza — and anywhere in between. Owners want the company’s electric trishaws to become an essential part of getting around Kansas City, long after the World Cup. Listen • 4:12

Lawrence honed its Arabic, French and halal skills to be good World Cup host to Algeria Sports Emma Noble • July 6, 2026 Even before Kansas City was made an official host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lawrence city officials, the University of Kansas and other groups prepared to be a welcoming base camp.

Kansas City floods with yellow World Cup jerseys as Colombia defeats Ghana, 1-0, at Arrowhead Sports July 3, 2026

Lawrence bids Algeria a fond farewell after World Cup elimination: 'Sad to see them go'

Kansas City got this new live music venue in the Crossroads as part of its World Cup efforts Arts & Life July 3, 2026 Listen • 4:12

Kansas City's match schedule June 16: Argentina vs. Algeria June 20: Ecuador vs. Curacao June 25: Tunisia vs. Netherlands June 27: Algeria vs. Austria July 3: Colombia vs. Ghana July 11: Quarter-Final TBD

Explore KC during the World Cup! Kansas City's best summer events 2026: Your guide to festivals, fairs and concerts Netherlands in Kansas City: Your World Cup guide to celebrating Dutch soccer and culture Argentina in Kansas City: Your World Cup guide to cheering and eating with the team England in Kansas City: Your World Cup guide to celebrating British soccer and culture Algeria in Kansas City: Your World Cup guide to cheering and eating with the team Kansas City museums are hosting World Cup-inspired exhibits this summer. Here are 6 to explore

Keep up with the world's biggest soccer event

More World Cup coverage from KCUR and partners Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why Sports July 5, 2026 Listen • 3:25

America 250, Algeria 64: Kansans celebrate dual Independence Days of World Cup allies History July 4, 2026