KANSAS CITY CELEBRATES WORLD CUP ANTICLIMAX TODAY!!!

As if soccer wasn't boring enough already . . .

Last night local news legend Mike Mahoney reported a forgone conclusion and ruined today's not-so-big surprise.

To wit . . .

THE CROOKED WORLD CUP IS COMING TO KANSAS CITY AND LOCALS MUST PRETEND TO CARE!!!

Meanwhile . . .

Don't forget that bigger, better cities dropped out of this competition because it was too expensive and sketchy with limited upside potential. 

Moreover . . . 

Continuing the so-called "Downtown Renaissance" ponzi scheme in the midst of a recession and rising interest rates doesn't really seem like a great idea.

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Kansas City expected to be among World Cup host cities

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - When soccer's governing body names 10 U.S. host cities for the 2026 men's World Cup, Kansas City is expected to be among them. The announcement happens at 4 p.m. Thursday, when FIFA will reportedly tab 10 cities in the U.S. and three each in Mexico and Canada to host soccer's grandest event.

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup host city announcement

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Thursday, Kansas City will learn its fate as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. Soccer fans around the world and the United States will tune in to a live broadcast of the announcement at 4 p.m. and here is how you can watch it.

FIFA set to announce which cities will host 2026 World Cup

CBS New York NEW YORK -- Soccer fans from around the world have their eyes on New York City, where FIFA will announce which cities will host the 2026 World Cup. Roughly two dozen cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico are still in the running.

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