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Kansas City is gearing up to host six FIFA World Cup 26 matches this summer, including a highly anticipated group stage showdown between Argentina and Algeria that has local fans buzzing with excitement.
KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer will provide an update on World Cup preparations during a news conference Tuesday morning, focusing on operational insights as the city prepares for its role in the global tournament.
The city will host four group stage matches, one round of 32 match, and one quarterfinal match during the 2026 World Cup.
For fans like Federico Carmona, an Argentinian living in Kansas City, the upcoming tournament represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see his national team play in his adopted hometown.
"I brought the passion that we have for soccer, dreaming that one day I'll be able to see it," he said. "Anything that has to do with the World Cup excitement ... I want to be there. I want to be part of this."
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