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And it was all Oranje
By: Samantha García — Kansas City has always been a sports town, dressing in red for the Chiefs, blue for the Royals and Sporting Kansas City, and teal for the KC Current. But on June 25, 2026, the city tried on a new hue, Oranje. The post And it was all Oranje appeared first on FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City .
A Little Rain Couldn’t Wash Away a Sea of “Oranje” in Kansas City
By Matt McMullen — Storm clouds settled over Kansas City throughout the morning and afternoon on Thursday, but the “Oranje” of the Netherlands refused to be washed away. The Dutch takeover was an all-day affair, too. It began when an estimated 22,000 “Oranje” supporters – Dutch for “orange” – filled downtown Kansas City as part of the famed “Oranje Fanwalk,”
The Heartland Beats for the FIFA World Cup™
By Samantha García — The heartland is beating with excitement for another FIFA World Cup™ match-up. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Kansas City Stadium will fill up with fans excited to see another pivotal game. Austria takes on Algeria at 9 p.m., and this game will determine which team will claim the second or third position in Group J. While the bracket math s
A Kansas City Sweep: All Four Kansas City-Based Teams Reach the Knockout Stage
By Blake Aerni — Kansas City’s FIFA World Cup™ group stage ended with a perfect record of its own, as all four teams based in the Heartland advanced to the knockout rounds after two weeks of unforgettable atmosphere and fan support. The post A Kansas City Sweep: All Four Kansas City-Based Teams Reach the Knockout Stage appeared first on FIFA World Cup 26™ Ka
Kansas City Emerges as One of the Defining Host Cities of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 1, 2026) — As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ knockout rounds begin, Kansas City has emerged as one of the tournament’s defining Host Cities, delivering a world-class experience for fans while showcasing the region’s passion for soccer, spirit of collaboration and ability to host the world’s biggest sporting event. The post Kansas City Emerge
Colombian Fans Paint Kansas City Yellow
By Blake Aerni — The music could be heard long before Mill Creek Park came into view. Colombian flags waved above a sea of yellow jerseys as “Vamos Colombia” rang out in Mill Creek Park. Colombian fans brought an energy to Kansas City that couldn’t be ignored by anyone within earshot. The post Colombian Fans Paint Kansas City Yellow appeared first on FIFA Wo
Colombia felt right at home in Kansas City Stadium
By Samantha García — Kansas City Stadium has been electric throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™. From the very first match between Argentina and Algeria to the most recent showdown with Colombia and Ghana, the stadium has consistently been at capacity. Friday night's Colombia vs. Ghana match delivered another unforgettable atmosphere, with fans creating one o