Kansas City

The “beautiful game” is coming to the beautiful city of Kansas City.

#WEAREKANSASCITY

THE HEART OF AMERICA

Kansas City has a diverse cross section of American history, taking its roots from the western frontier as the starting point for the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe trails.

This is a passionate football city that has a rich history of successful professional football teams, from the Kansas City Spurs of the North American Soccer League to the Comets and Attack of indoor football to the current-day MLS Sporting Kansas City and NWSL KC Current.

While also boasting professional teams in three major sports: Sporting Kansas City (MLS), KC Current (NWSL), Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) and the Kansas City Royals (MLB), the city has hosted multiple FIFA World Cup™ qualifying matches, Concacaf Gold Cups (2011, 2015), men’s and women’s Concacaf Olympic qualifiers, the 2013 MLS All-Star game, and the 2013 MLS Cup Final.

Official Match Schedule

The City of Kansas City will host six matches in the FIFA World Cup 26™.

• June 16, 2026, Group Stage
• June 20, 2026, Group Stage
• June 25, 2026, Group Stage
• June 27, 2026, Group Stage
• July 3, 2026, Round of 32
• July 11, 2026, Quarter Finals

The eagerly awaited FIFA World Cup 26™ Final, is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026 in New Jersey.

The FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw taking place late in 2025 will decide match pairings and kick-off times.