Suzanne Rowan Kelleher covers travel for Forbes. Of the 39 World Cup teams based in the U.S., three of the top 10 teams in FIFA’s rankings—Argentina (No. 1), England (No. 4) and the Netherlands (No. 8 ...

The tournament brings unique challenges and upsides for Kansas City, the smallest U.S. metro area to host matches. By Mitch Smith Reporting from Kansas City, Mo. For almost a week, people in Kansas ...

Kansas City is betting big. Betting almost $200 million, in fact, that hosting the World Cup will transform this Midwestern hub into a global tourist destination. It’s a heady proposition. Already, ...

KANSAS CITY, MO — Four years ago to the day, fans jumped for joy in Kansas City’s downtown bar district. FIFA announced that the "Soccer Capital of America" would host the 2026 World Cup. It all ...

After a month without alcohol sales, the taps at City Slickers are flowing once again. The bar, also known as Folsom State Slickers, lost its license in early May after Alcoholic Beverage Control ...

Folsom State Slickers, commonly known as City Slickers, lost its liquor license earlier this month because a former bartender is accused of assisting cocaine sales at the bar, according to the ...

Amanda Batula’s reunion with Summer House’s West Wilson and Ciara Miller on the next In the City episode is sure to turn heads. “Look at us!” Amanda, 34, says in the preview for the upcoming spinoff ...

FIFA wanted a centrally located U.S. city with transit, hotels, soccer fans and an NFL-sized stadium. Chicago fit the profile but chose not to pursue hosting duties, leaving Kansas City to claim the ...

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Of all places, the American Midwest — and Kansas City in particular — could be considered the heart of the World Cup scene, and not just because of its geographic location ...

It might be the smallest U.S. city to host the FIFA World Cup this summer, but Kansas City organizers are hoping to be considered the mightiest by fans who will be arriving in the Midwest to celebrate ...