Let's start this Friday follow-up with more PROMISES THAT NEVER REALLY SEEM TO APPLY TO KANSAS CITY SMALL BIZ . . .
Here's the word from on high . . .
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said the international soccer tournament brings numerous benefits to the area.
It means hundreds of millions of dollars for Kansas City and the region," Lucas said. "It means that we will have tens of thousands of people coming to Kansas City and more than anything, it means its time for us to get to work."
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Kansas City soccer fans ready for 2026 World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An announcement by local leaders of the formation of a nonprofit to oversee planning for the 2026 World Cup is spurring excitement among local soccer fans. "It's very exciting," Kenny Yarnevich said. "We're very happy being a Croatian, we have our own soccer team over there and this is really a dream come true for us."
Kansas City will host the 2026 World Cup games, but that doesn't mean Kansas won't be busy
THAT WORK IS NOW COMPLETE. AND OF COURSE, KANSAS WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THE WORLD CUP. THE STATE HAS ALREADY ALLOCATED $10 MILLION TO THE CAUSE. KANSAS GOVERNOR KELLY SAYS SHE'S ALREADY APPROVED THAT MONEY IN THE BUDGET. KMBC NINE IS REBECCA GANNON IS LIVE TO SHOW WHERE THAT MONEY WILL GO.
Chiefs, Sporting execs say World Cup stadium updates will begin soon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There's plenty of work to do before the 2026 World Cup, and that includes renovations to Arrowhead Stadium and Children's Mercy Park. "Three years sounds like a lot of time, but there's a lot that has to be done," Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said.
KC Sports Commission announces nonprofit organization to oversee host city efforts for 2026 World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Sports Commission announced Thursday the formation of KC2026 and its Board of Directors to oversee strategy and deliver host city duties for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at a press conference at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
What is going on with KC's World Cup branding and logo?
Community members, state governors, and local executives discuss plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 this morning. In a press conference today at Arrowhead stadium, a coalition of city organizations and local representatives gathered to unveil the branding for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. At 2 a.m.
World Cup poised to start new KC international relationships
KANSAS CITY, MO - The World Cup will be coming to Kansas City in three short years, but international and national organizations based in KC are already planning for its arrival. "We have a unique culture here in Kansas City," explained Evan Verploegh, Executive Director of the International Relations Council.
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