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KC's World Cup score card
Sports leaders say Kansas City businesses, fans impressed the world
Kansas City seized its moment in the international spotlight, said Clark Hunt, sweeping aside what he called past concerns about FIFA World Cup economic impact and visitor projections to laud work on the ground by local officials, entrepreneurs and fans.
By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | July 11, 2026
Featured Story
KC's World Cup score card
Sports leaders say Kansas City businesses, fans impressed the world
Kansas City seized its moment in the international spotlight, said Clark Hunt, sweeping aside what he called past concerns about FIFA World Cup economic impact and visitor projections to laud work on the ground by local officials, entrepreneurs and fans.
By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | July 11, 2026
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