Kansas City, the Smallest World Cup Host, Has the World at Its Feet

NYT Business Saturday 11 July 2026, 14:28 UTC By Joe Drape 1 min read

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Fans of the Dutch World Cup soccer team in a downtown district of Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas City, the Smallest World Cup Host, Has the World at Its Feet

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