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Soccer fans gathered in Power & Light on Friday to find out which countries will play each other in the first round of the FIFA World Cup, which includes several games scheduled at Arrowhead Stadium this summer.

FIFA held a draw to determine who all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.

California startup Deep Fission says it plans to install a nuclear reactor underneath an industrial park in southeast Kansas. Plus, as the United States prepares for the 2026 World Cup, a look at how Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt helped U.S. soccer go pro.

Located in the former Starbucks building, the Current Shop will feature kits and branded scarves, plus a customization station where fans can personalize their gear. It also will be a site for player autograph signings and other team programming.

Mientras Estados Unidos se prepara para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, es difícil recordar que el fútbol profesional en este país parecía un sueño imposible. Pero un empresario de Kansas City, más conocido como el fundador de los Chiefs, era un firme creyente. Desde los intentos fallidos de crear una liga nacional, pasando por la creación de la MLS y el primer estadio de fútbol de Estados Unidos, Lamar Hunt estuvo siempre presente.

As the United States prepares for the 2026 World Cup, it's hard to remember that professional soccer in this country once felt like an impossible dream. But one Kansas City businessman, better known as the founder of the Chiefs, was a steadfast believer. From the failed attempts at a national league, through the creation of MLS and the very first U.S. soccer stadium — Lamar Hunt was there.

Kansas City will host six FIFA World Cup matches in the summer of 2026. Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel in, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and Kansas City will host a massive fan festival on the National WWI Museum and Memorial lawn. Read on for a first look.

Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — including six games in Kansas City, Missouri — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets.

The U.S. Women’s National Team coach named forward Michelle Cooper and midfielders Ally Sentnor and Claire Hutton to her roster for three October games, including the Oct. 29 match against New Zealand to be held in Kansas City.

After clinching their spot in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs early, Kansas City Current fans can relax as the team spoils the playoff possibilities of other contenders. The team hasn’t lost a match in 17 straight games.

The popular English soccer league is bringing its 11th Fan Fest to Kansas City, and fans can attend for free.