KC World Cup organizers will open Fan Fest for an additional day next week
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- KC2026 organizers added Monday after Team USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Fan Fest at the National World War I Museum and Memorial will open Monday 1 p.m.–9 p.m.
- Organizers say the Fan Fest has seen 201,262 visitors and requires free registration.
The U.S. men’s national team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup just once, but they are on the doorstep of getting there again this year.
With a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night, Team USA moved to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will face Belgium on Monday.
People will once again gather all around Kansas City and across the nation to watch the match — including at the World Cup Fan Festival at the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
The KC2026 organizing group announced Wednesday that it was adding Monday to the list of dates that the KC Fan Fest will be open in honor of the Team USA victory. Anyone planning to stop by must visit KC2026.com to register for free General Admission passes. Fan Fest will be open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Organizers say the Fan Fest in Kansas City has seen 201,262 visitors to date.
