Imagine, one summer day, Kansas City doubled in size. What would the Cross Roads, Westport, 18th and Vine, the West Bottoms, and all of the beautiful boroughs that make the community one of one look like? Well, on June 16, 2026, Kansas Citians will find out.

It should be no surprise to anyone living in the metro that the 2026 World Cup is approaching. After being announced as one of the 11 U.S. cities to host matches for the event in June 2022, local figures have worked diligently to get the town up to speed in numerous sectors in anticipation of the city’s largest event in history.

As a result, KC2026—a nonprofit set to organize event preparation—was formed. Some of the organization’s work since its formation in 2023 revolves around public transportation, prepping local businesses, obta

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