Here’s what Kansas City would bring to World Cup if it’s selected as a host: Podcast
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Kansas City will host games in 2026 World Cup
Kansas City made an aggressive bid to be one of the U.S. host cities for the enormous international event put on by FIFA. Arrowhead will host the games, and it will be a massive economic boost.
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As FIFA prepares to announce the U.S. cities that will be the site of 2026 World Cup games, Kansas City has its fingers crossed. We’re one of 16 spots in the running to be host cities. Ten or 11 will be selected.
Will Kansas City make the cut? On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast, columnist Vahe Gregorian and soccer writer Daniel Sperry break down the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas City as a bid candidate. Arrowhead Stadium and other facilities and the region’s soccer culture are seen as pluses.
Market size would seem to work against Kansas City. Or does it? We discuss.
U.S. cities bidding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Denver, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle
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How does Kansas City stack up against other cities bidding to host 2026 World Cup games?
This story was originally published June 15, 2022 at 1:18 PM.
