SportsBeat KC: What do FIFA officials want to see during their KC World Cup visit?
Sporting KC is in the thick of the Western Conference race, and KC NWSL has turned Legends Field into a fortress. But the biggest soccer news in Kansas City this week is a site visit by FIFA officials.
Kansas City wants a piece of the 2026 World Cup, and now is the time to shine.
On today’s episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily podcast, soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin discusses Kansas City’s bid with host Blair Kerkhoff. After a break, we hear from Katherine Fox, director of the KC2026 World Cup bid committee.
What does FIFA want to see while its delegates are visiting Kansas City, and how can one of the smallest markets in the bidding process put its best foot forward this week?
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