UPDATES | Fans bringing the energy on match day in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It is match day in Kansas City as the city is set to host its fifth FIFA World Cup 2026 match Friday.

Fans across Kansas City are bringing the energy at World Cup events ahead of Friday night's match.

Colombia and Ghana are set to take the pitch at 8:30 p.m. at Kansas City Stadium in the final Round of 32 match.

In other matches Friday, Australia plays Egypt at Dallas Stadium, while Argentina and Cape Verde will face each other at Miami Stadium.

Check back throughout the day for match day updates.

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UPDATE, 3: 55 p.m. | The final score of the Egypt vs. Australia match was 1-1. Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the Round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium.

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UPDATE, 2:50 p.m. | KC2026 is reminding attendees to stay hydrated in the extreme heat impacting Kansas City this week by visiting the Hydration Stations at Fan Fest.

UPDATE, 2:30 p.m. | Fans waited in long lines Friday to check out merch at the FIFA Store.

UPDATE, 2 p.m. | KSHB 41 News captured these moments of Colombia fans showing support for their team at FIFA Fan Fest.

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UPDATE, 1:45 p.m. | KC2026 shared pictures from FIFA Fan Fest on social media, highlighting the energy among fans.

UPDATE, 1:30 p.m. | Fans are filing in to FIFA Fan Fest for activities and watch parties ahead of the Colombia vs. Ghana match at Kansas City Stadium.

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