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/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/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/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/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/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/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 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/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/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/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/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316082776.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9ff3ab3e-c1c6-4a80-9c68-c4192c80df66/1_th.jpg Chris Jones on Chiefs bringing back L'Jarius Sneed Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is motivated to be back at mandatory minicamp. Even better, he's glad to have L'Jarius Sneed back with the Chiefs. Sneed and Jones won back-to-back Super Bowl titles together. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316082776.html/video-embed 125 2026-06-10T23:12:51Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079918.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f10105b-ffaf-47ea-9a88-83add4e142a6/1_th.jpg Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joins Dutch fans for iconic “Links, Rechts” chant Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas attended the Dutch national team's open practice ahead of the World Cup. He joined supporters for their iconic "Links, Rechts" dance and chant. The song by Snollebollekes is the unofficial anthem of the team. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079918.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-10T20:05:48Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316082939.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d3fdea5a-834b-4783-bb8e-8b3ce6c68cd3/1_th.jpg Ashton Gillotte shares excitement for Chiefs rookies & his second year Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte spoke to media during mandatory minicamp about how excited he is to be back in the building for his second year in the NFL and how the rookie class is shaping up. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article316082939.html/video-embed 98 2026-06-10T23:15:16Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316079694.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/335c7425-9900-404f-b75f-83f21f0f4437/3_th.jpg The Netherlands' World Cup stay in KC is a dream come true for some At The Netherlands' national soccer team's practice at CPKC Stadium on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, KC Dutch Club president Patrick Bakker explains how his group was founded and the joy of the team being in Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316079694.html/video-embed 178 2026-06-10T20:03:45Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079684.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3ac6fb85-7d55-45d7-a1f7-6f84f583b512/1_th.jpg Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk shares first impressions of Kansas City Netherlands team captain Virgil van Dijk and coach Ronald Koeman met a group of reporters with half of the interview conducted in English and half in Dutch to share their first impressions of Kansas City. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079684.html/video-embed 90 2026-06-10T20:05:08Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316080598.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9347a6b3-7008-4ca3-9f40-0184352a2e01/1_th.jpg Toriano Porter: What Independence needs in new police chief As Independence looks for a new chief for the fifth-largest police department in Missouri, Toriano Porter shares his ideas for criteria to guide the search. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316080598.html/video-embed 54 2026-06-10T20:46:25Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316078641.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/17699af8-679f-486e-b852-ff9067e83977/1_th.jpg Kansas City fans celebrate Netherlands arrival for World Cup Go inside the open practice featuring the Dutch team, the team's signature dance and KC personalities in Riverside on June 10. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316078641.html/video-embed 61 2026-06-10T19:51:58Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316078026.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e2d3060c-530e-4299-b18d-2b637fb74688/1_th.jpg Kansas Citians react to mass shooting before World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup has yet to start, but Kansas City’s summer violence already has. Following a weekend mass shooting, we asked Kansas Citians what they think international visitors should expect. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316078026.html/video-embed 181 2026-06-10T18:12:01Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316068626.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6d56ba67-cd3d-4970-9ab1-bbdb1af427e5/1_th.jpg Fan Fest is about ready to welcome visitors. Leaders applaud KC's enthusiasm Pam Kramer of KC20206 and Mayor Quinton Lucas say Kansas City's passion for the World Cup is apparent and that the soon-to-open free festival will be a great gathering place for local pride. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316068626.html/video-embed 55 2026-06-10T00:28:23Z no