Kansas City leaders are already talking about holding onto the giant red Heart Gateway even after the Fan Festival closes. But what about the transportation system that connected people to the stadiums and the airport? It's time to start thinking big about the region's future.

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal — to be played this Saturday in Kansas City.

All the attention around the Bosnia and Herzegovina soccer team in recent months has increased visibility of the community and brought St. Louis Bosnians closer together.

The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."

Even before Kansas City was made an official host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lawrence city officials, the University of Kansas and other groups prepared to be a welcoming base camp.

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.

The Round of 32 victory sends Colombia to the next round against Switzerland, and knocks Ghana out of the tournament. Fans of both teams gathered in Kansas City to eat traditional foods and cheer together.

Both residents and visitors cheered on their favorite team, only one of which will advance on Friday night in the tournament.

A heat dome that's brought punishing heat and humidity to the Midwest will make for a tough Colombia-Ghana match on Friday, for players and fans — some of whom are more accustomed to temperatures in the 60s and 70s in July.

The Netherlands got knocked out of the World Cup, while Algeria hit the road for their next match. But with two more games left in Kansas City — this Friday’s between Ghana and Colombia, and a quarterfinal on July 11 — the ride isn't over just yet.

Two of Kansas City's four matches have completely sold out, with an average of 68,770 fans per game. More than 200,000 people have visited the Fan Festival for watch parties, and Kansas City is also the top local market in the U.S. for televised games.

St. Louis is home to an estimated 60,000 Bosnians, which is one of the largest global diaspora populations outside Europe. The Round of 32 match kicks off at 7 p.m. central time.