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

- Published: 2026-07-11T14:28:53Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T20:22:50Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/business/kansas-city-world-cup-host.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Business
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The city has a proud history with the sport thanks to Lamar Hunt, who owned the Kansas City Chiefs and co-founded Major League Soccer.

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