Kansas City hosts top teams for summer World Cup tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Kansas City is home to England, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Algeria during the World Cup this June and July. The city, claiming the title of 'Soccer Capital of America,' was awarded host status after Chicago withdrew. Nearly $700 million has been invested in local soccer facilities. Inglaterra trains at Swope Soccer Village, while Argentina uses the JR Performance Center. Kansas City is also promoting a FIFA Fan Festival to attract global attention.
- •World Cup tournament features England, Argentina, Netherlands, and Algeria.
- •Kansas City invested nearly $700 million in soccer infrastructure.
- •England trains at Swope Soccer Village, Argentina at the JR Performance Center.
- •FIFA Fan Festival is expected to be a highlight for fans.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'Soccer Capital of America' – Kansas City welcomes big guns to bases
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — The ‘Soccer Capital of America’ hosting England’s bid for World Cup glory
"Kansas City calls itself the 'Soccer Capital of America' and there is a good chance the World Cup champions will have called the Midwest metropolis home this June and July. England, Argentina and the Netherlands are all based in and around the city, with minnows Algeria also in the area for the 48-team tournament which kicked off on Thursday.
"After a pre-tournament camp in Florida England have established their World Cup base in Kansas City, alongside the likes of reigning champions Argentina
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:41 AM'Soccer Capital of America' – Kansas City welcomes big guns to bases
Kansas City calls itself the 'Soccer Capital of America' and there is a good chance the World Cup champions will have called the Midwest metropolis home this June and July. England, Argentina and the Netherlands are all based in and around the city, with minnows Algeria also in the area for the 48-team tournament which kicked off on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:32 AMThe ‘Soccer Capital of America’ hosting England’s bid for World Cup glory
After a pre-tournament camp in Florida England have established their World Cup base in Kansas City, alongside the likes of reigning champions Argentina
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