Odds Are Kansas City Will Secure A Few World Cup Games That Nobody Else Wanted

Despite the jubilation of suits for soccer. 

Let's not forget that bigger & better cities DECLINED to participate in this pricey endeavor.

Here's today's update that will likely cost taxpayers . . .

Leaders submitted the final bid documents. Now, the decision is in Switzerland with FIFA executives.

"It's a good day," President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC Kathy Nelson said.

Seventeen cities are in the running to host. Only 11 will be selected.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City group submits final bid to host 2026 World Cup

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City's long-running effort to secure a bid to be among the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the final minutes. Kathy Nelson, president and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission, said the group behind Kansas City's efforts submitted their final bid to FIFA officials on Monday night.