World Cup: Kansas City The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City, the smallest of 16 host cities across North America. KCUR is following how preparations are shaping up and how this massive event is changing our city — for the tournament and beyond.

The free bus service connecting the Overland Park Convention Center and Lenexa City Center to the airport will run from March to November next year. The aim is to connect World Cup travelers to local hotels and events, but the service is open to everyone.

Overland Park and Lenexa have agreed to use tourism tax dollars to help fund a new, temporary bus service that will connect the two cities to Kansas City International Airport during next summer’s World Cup.

Last week, both city councils approved an agreement with the Board of Coun

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