Doomscrolling Kansas City World Cup 2026

Today World Cup hype drowned out just about every other news story in Kansas City.

From midterm politics to local homicide and violence . . . There really isn't any room for any kind of Kansas City reporting that's not connected to kickball games. 

And so for tonight and probably until the crack of noon . . . We decided not to fight the tide and instead picked out a few faves accompanied by our typical snark . . . Check-it .  . .  

Dowtown KC Drinks In Orange Crush

World Cup 2026: Oranje March becomes one of Kansas City's biggest fan celebrations

Netherlands supporters turned downtown into a sea of orange, dancing, singing and marching nearly 2 miles from the Power & Light District to the FIFA Fan Festival ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Tunisia.

Kansas City Going Dutch

'The best in the U.S.': Dutch fans say Kansas City Fan Walk was unmatched

Thousands of Dutch supporters filled downtown Kansas City streets Thursday morning for a fan walk celebration.

Local Outpouring

Fans brave rain, long lines, making it on time to World Cup match in Kansas City

Fans who traveled from across the globe to catch a World Cup match in Kansas City had to brave a rainstorm and long lines at ConnectKC26 bus stops before they ever made it through the gates.

Conseratives Celebrate MAGA Goal

'A global moment for unity': World Cup fans celebrate America as panic over ICE fades

Leading up to the World Cup, Kansas Citians had plenty of questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's role in the city. But now, excitement over the event - and appreciation for America ...

There Was A Game Today???

Netherlands vs. Tunisia: Dutch win Group F with 3-1 World Cup victory in Kansas City

Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the FIFA World Cup as the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in rainy Kansas City. The Dutch won Group F and advanced to the Round of 32, where they will face Morocco.

Constant Cowtown Refrain

JP Dellacamera talks Kansas City's importance to the rise of U.S. soccer

JP Dellacamera noted that Kansas City, particularly its soccer market, has been a large factor in the rise of soccer's popularity in the United States.

Kick-Off Career That'll Be AI Soon Enough

Kansas City AEC firms leverage World Cup hype to recruit 500 interns - Kansas City Business Journal

Kansas City AEC firms use internships, networking and World Cup events to attract talent and encourage young professionals to build careers in the region.

Let's Get Pitch-Faced

A Kansas City master sommelier recommends wines for the World Cup

Doug Frost is one of only three people in the world to hold both the titles of master sommelier and master of wine. He joined KCUR's Up to Date to share a selection of wines with connections to teams staying or playing in Kansas City during the World Cup.

Pupper Kickball Patrol

Meet a few KC Metro K-9s on World Cup security duty

A handful of K-9s from around the Kansas City Metro are patrolling both the FIFA Fan Fest and World Cup matches at Arrowhead to ensure public safety.

Mistake For World To See

The Beautiful Game lives on in Kansas City 🫶

The Beautiful Game lives on in Kansas City 🫶

Ew: Mouthful Of Global Flavor

Bootleg Bourbon Balls reveals its secret to World Cup chocolate (and booze) lovers

With its decadent flavors and speakeasy past, Kansas City holds a secret, said Lisa Fitch. And she's eager to share it this summer - one bourbon ball at a time - as visitors like Netherlands' Orange Army descend on the region.

More Than Handful Of Celebration

After waiting 13 years, with the World Cup on center stage, Mexican sculpture rises in KC

Why the Mexican princesses statue was not displayed before was never fully explained, but it has long been suspected that the figures' nakedness may have been an issue.

Hipster Party Pix For Ur Silly Insta

Photos: The Chainsmokers light it up at FIFA Fan Festival

The Chainsmokers. // photo by Bentley Mahakijkittichai The Chainsmokers FIFA Fan Festival Sunday, June 21 After inclement weather canceled the EDM duo's original show date of Saturday, June 13, the Chainsmokers performed at the FIFA Fan Festival on Sunday, June 21, to an enthusiastic crowd. Our photographer Bentley Mahakijkittichai was there to capture it all.

10X That Shiz: It Was 650K Fans

Crowd count: Oranje Army rallied 36,000+ fans for downtown Kansas City fanwalk

A fanwalk midday Thursday saw legions of Netherlands supporters march from downtown Kansas City to Crown Center - likely besting similar "Oranje Army" fan parades this month ahead of earlier World Cup matches in Texas, according to beacon technology from a Kansas City-based crowd-tracking company.

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