https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316117005.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e3db223-c181-4443-afbc-c8dcb384ca18/1_th.jpg England lands in Kansas City, their 'home' for the World Cup The England soccer team landed in KC on Saturday afternoon. They will train and practice at Swope Soccer Village. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316117005.html/video-embed 33 2026-06-13T19:08:37Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316119766.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/44e066c4-ac73-4e6a-a96d-6d09cf9da3c1/1_th.jpg English players share thoughts about World Cup after landing in Kansas City Fresh off a plane from Florida, where they had been training, the England national team spoke about being in Kansas City and what they expect from the World Cup games. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316119766.html/video-embed 46 2026-06-14T02:24:59Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316118643.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/088d8e29-2dcd-4551-9dd2-a692462bd090/1_th.jpg View from field as England holds World Cup soccer practice in Kansas City Here is a view from the field at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City as England's national team holds a World Cup soccer training session on Saturday, June 13, 2026. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316118643.html/video-embed 12 2026-06-13T23:07:52Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316118469.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d0ac8587-7573-4d14-9ec4-855bd4a3d84e/2_th.jpg Video of England soccer team's World Cup football practice in Kansas City The England national team held a community training session at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after flying into KC's downtown airport earlier in the day. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316118469.html/video-embed 24 2026-06-13T22:41:02Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316100503.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/03ec8958-1ceb-4293-8701-8ee37a8dfce7/1_th.jpg Kansas kids cheer on Team Algeria at Lawrence practice Jawad Salha, a 10-year-old Team Algeria fan from Wichita, breaks down the team, his favorite players and whether they will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316100503.html/video-embed 52 2026-06-12T05:13:33Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316100405.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ded1f108-8311-4616-977c-ba36be72606a/1_th.jpg Team Algeria plays soccer with Kansas kids after practice Local kids from Sporting Kaw Valley Soccer Club had the chance to learn Team Algeria after their World Cup practice at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316100405.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-12T04:59:33Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316106512.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3a14f30a-c196-4c39-b2a7-935f8e861f90/1_th.jpg Pete Sweeney's top observations from Chiefs' mandatory minicamp The Star's Chiefs Insider breaks down what we've learned about Patrick Mahomes' injury, Xavier Worthy's health, Chris Jones' mood and rookies to watch. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316106512.html/video-embed 205 2026-06-12T17:30:42Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316092436.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a0bd65a8-5e46-41e3-b699-67c4481377b0/1_th.jpg KC2026 Director of Volunteer Operations talks volunteer’s work & prep for World Cup Kansas City World Cup volunteers sprang into action after KC2026 director Lori Thomas cut her leg, testing emergency plans, support and medical readiness. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316092436.html/video-embed 60 2026-06-11T22:06:07Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316100328.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f2f3f0bf-8180-435b-89dc-dce81ed4abb8/1_th.jpg Algerian national team practices in Lawrence ahead of World Cup opener The Lawrence, Kansas, community has welcomed the Algerian national team with open arms to Rock Chalk Park ahead of the World Cup. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316100328.html/video-embed 50 2026-06-12T04:24:14Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316091388.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a966883-72a1-48d2-8b6b-770cd0cea6a3/1_th.jpg "That joker can play" Coach Reid on World Cup and Argentina's Lionel Messi Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shares his excitement for the World Cup matches being held in Kansas City and recognizes the greatness of Argentina's Lionel Messi. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316091388.html/video-embed 59 2026-06-11T22:04:23Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316092072.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43442106-f6e9-4313-96a2-4d986cf40856/1_th.jpg Andy Reid on Rashee Rice's knee rehab from jail, Josh Simmons' weight loss Chiefs head coach Andy Reid doesn't think Simmon's weight loss is a negative. Coach Reid also speaks on the progress of Rashee Rice's rehab while serving time in jail. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316092072.html/video-embed 100 2026-06-11T22:05:34Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316098348.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/785a1f80-f080-45a1-b95c-f3551b25d27a/1_th.jpg Mexico fans partying in the Power & Light District celebrate first game See the reactions from World Cup watchers, many of whom support Mexico, as the team scored in the first game of the 2026 FIFA tournament. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316098348.html/video-embed 42 2026-06-11T23:52:51Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316096085.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c301ac79-5b26-412d-b985-a782d0753fd6/1_th.jpg Kansas City, union head to court over World Cup worker dispute AFSCME Local 500 says the city required staffing changes and mandatory overtime for Kansas City workers, who didn't get union collective bargaining. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316096085.html/video-embed 105 2026-06-11T20:59:30Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316092454.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/902262ea-0668-4bee-a641-f8a0ab7bdb16/2_th.jpg Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy discusses last season, bouncing back in 2026 Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy struggled with injuries toward the end of the 2025 NFL season but is optimistic about a return to form in 2026 following offseason shoulder surgery. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316092454.html/video-embed 86 2026-06-11T18:17:41Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316094727.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f1f2733f-ad06-41ad-bc99-9ec9ec86d08a/1_th.jpg Kansas City's FIFA Fan Fest kicks off with Mexico game and sporadic rain For the first game of the World Cup, fans gathered at the National World War I Museum and Memorial on Thursday. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316094727.html/video-embed 20 2026-06-11T19:43:20Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316091132.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/02243985-f141-4ea0-9309-d09372e02b21/1_th.jpg Coach Reid on Mahomes' knee recovery and record breaking contract extension Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to the media about his star quarterback at the end of mandatory minicamp. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316091132.html/video-embed 93 2026-06-11T22:03:58Z no