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SPORTS: Kicking It Up a Notch

Kyla Meikle, News Planning Team • May 12, 2026

Eight years ago, it was announced that the United States, Canada, and Mexico would be the home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kansas City would host six matches and serve as the home to training bases for...

NEWS: Algeria Training in Lawrence

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor • May 12, 2026

The Algerian National team will train at Rock Chalk Park as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. This will be Algeria's first World Cup appearance since 2014, when they lost to...

OPINION: Diversity in Adversity

Grace Mosconi, News Planning Team • May 11, 2026

Accommodating over 35 teams, North America will prepare to facilitate the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The United States has 11 cities that will host teams, including Kansas City. Concerns have...

FREE PRESS NEWSMAGAZINE: Edition 29, Issue 7

Evie Chancy and Maria Mosconi • May 1, 2026

FEATURE: World Cup in Kansas City

Grant Lincoln, Reporter • February 19, 2024

Kansas City has been selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup has three host countries: America, Canada and Mexico. Kansas City will host the group stages in the middle of June, the...

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