World Cup

'A People’s History of Kansas City' podcast hosts offer a behind-the-scenes look at what they learned about soccer’s history in Kansas City.

The Art in the Loop Project kickoff event features art, live music, and an opportunity to meet the 2026 performing and visual artists who focused on this year’s theme: Home.

Tim Bascom’s latest book explores why soccer matters in everyday life and how this simple, yet extraordinary game unites people.

In a live town hall, Kansas City PBS host Nick Haines, Police Chief Stacey Graves, KC World Cup Committee Head Pam Kramer, and City Manager Mario Vasquez discuss what residents can expect in the weeks ahead.

Ahead of the World Cup, Professor Eduardo Herrera talks about how chants and fan practices elevate players to folk-hero status and transform stadiums into charged public spaces.

Author Andrés Martinez discusses how the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 NFL game in Brazil and the city hosting a FIFA men’s World Cup show that fans can love more than one kind of football.

Kansas City is gearing up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s largest sporting tournament. Community leaders and event organizers discuss the planning already underway, what this moment means for the city, and how residents can get involved.