Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was one of the last teams to qualify for the World Cup, will face Panama on June 6 at Energizer Park. St. Louis is home to more than 60,000 Bosnians, making it one of the largest communities outside of the country of Bosnia.

Nearly 90% of Kansas City hotels surveyed reported that bookings were running below projections — worse than any other host city, and with only weeks to go before the World Cup.

The Royals have pitched a $1.9 billion stadium. That’s twice as expensive as Atlanta’s Truist Park and quadruple Denver’s Coors Field. But it's not clear what's driving up the cost.

You've decided to give the World Cup a watch, just to see what the rest of the planet is so mad for. Even if you played soccer as a kid, there's a lot that's said during the course of a game that may have you scratching your head. We've got you covered.

Gov. Mike Kehoe named the legislation a priority after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for considering diversity in its hiring practices.

Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry.

Hotel industry leaders worry that the World Cup's promised "hotel boom" is failing to materialize, while advocacy groups issued a travel advisory warning international visitors of likely civil rights violations by the Trump administration. But so far, Kansas City officials are sticking by their ambitious estimates.

The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.

Amtrak officials say some trips this summer are expected to sell out, so riders should book their seats early.

From Cameron, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas, small town officials say they offer a slice of the real America, cheaper accommodations and traditional 4th of July festivities.

Homegrown athletes are spreading lucha libre, or traditional Mexican wrestling, across the Plains. It’s more than just entertainment, as it carries cultural history with it while sometimes addressing modern challenges in the world.

Girls flag football is labeled as an emerging sport in Missouri high schools. By the 2027-28 school year, the sport could be fully accredited.