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Plus some thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby eligibility mess at Texas Tech.

More than two years after the Chiefs rally mass shooting and amid debate over plea deals, local leaders defend security preparations for FIFA World Cup.

“It’s going to be the epicenter for Argentinians. So everyone is going to come here, to be a community, to see the match.”

The FIFA 2026 World Cup enters its second day, and the United States will take to the pitch for the first time in a match against Paraguay. Tech N9ne will headline KC Fan Fest’s concert.

University Health is prepared to cool patients from the Fan Festival and the games themselves. Here’s how they’ll do it.

Before Patrick Mahomes occupied our attention this summer, he drew the headlines a year ago. He still should.

“This sea of green jerseys shows the pride that we have in our culture,” one fan said.

From showcasing the diversity of Mexican culture to protection from ticket and rental scams, there’s plenty for visiting soccer fans. | Opinion

You can hear a screenplay about the woman who made history when she took over her husband’s job as sheriff after his murder.

As global soccer fans arrive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kansas City is grappling with its summer violence problem, having averaged 30 homicides each June and July over the past five years.

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Plus some thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby eligibility mess at Texas Tech.

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“It’s going to be the epicenter for Argentinians. So everyone is going to come here, to be a community, to see the match.”

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Northland restaurant transforms into hub for Argentina fans in KC: ‘Like a dream’

University Health is prepared to cool patients from the Fan Festival and the games themselves. Here’s how they’ll do it.

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World Cup events in KC could lead to dangerous heat illness, hospital says

We asked 18 KC leaders how World Cup is safe with rally shooters free. What they said

More than two years after the Chiefs rally mass shooting and amid debate over plea deals, local leaders defend security preparations for FIFA World Cup.

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The FIFA 2026 World Cup enters its second day, and the United States will take to the pitch for the first time in a match against Paraguay. Tech N9ne will headline KC Fan Fest’s concert.

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Second day of KC’s World Cup Fan Fest continues with watch parties & more: Live updates

Before Patrick Mahomes occupied our attention this summer, he drew the headlines a year ago. He still should.

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As global soccer fans arrive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kansas City is grappling with its summer violence problem, having averaged 30 homicides each June and July over the past five years.

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He’s more fit, leaner and a big key to the Chiefs’ offensive resurgence in 2026

KC’s violent image on world stage, high Fan Fest prices & bus fare ‘chaos’: Top stories

You can hear a screenplay about the woman who made history when she took over her husband’s job as sheriff after his murder.

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“This sea of green jerseys shows the pride that we have in our culture,” one fan said.

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Small Missouri town’s nearly forgotten historical figure finally has her day

World Cup in KC is chance for Mexico fans to revel in soccer, culture & community

From showcasing the diversity of Mexican culture to protection from ticket and rental scams, there’s plenty for visiting soccer fans. | Opinion

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Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City is ready for the World Cup | Opinion