Kansas, the capital of the World Cup.

The entire United States is buzzing with football fever, but in Kansas, a small city is becoming an ideal destination, worthy of being considered the capital of the World Cup. A place that, beyond football, is also a land of admirable culture.

Kansas, with only 500,000 residents, is a small metropolitan area, ranking 31st among US cities, yet it's the most important location for the 2026 World Cup . It's home to Lamar Hunt, the great pioneer of American football, founder of the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS). The US Open Cup is named after him. Furthermore, Kansas has received significant investment in sports infrastructure from individuals and the city government. This is why Kansas, despite being the smallest city to host the tournament, will host six matches at the 2026 World Cup. Not only that, it will also host six national teams: Argentina, England, Algeria, the Netherlands, Austria, and Ecuador. Of these, Argentina, England, the Netherlands, and Algeria have chosen Kansas as their permanent training location throughout the tournament. Even England, a team that never plays a match in this city, still chooses to set up camp here.

Messi scored a hat-trick to help Argentina win 3-0 against Algeria in Kansas. Photo: Getty

With investments totaling $650 million in sports facilities, including a $40 million renovation of the World Cup stadium alone, Kansas City has created a professional sporting environment, attracting major teams. In this city, fans not only enjoy a vibrant football atmosphere and a tranquil environment with excellent infrastructure, but Kansas also offers a rich cultural heritage.

Kansas is known as the City of Fountains, with over 200 fountains scattered throughout the city, many dating back to the 18th century. Among them, the Kauffman Stadium Fountains stand out as the world's largest privately funded fountain complex. This unique feature is so remarkable that it has been chosen as the symbol on the city's official seal. And every year in mid-April, Kansas celebrates Fountain Day on the 16th. The entire city is illuminated with colorful lights at over 200 fountains, featuring artistic performances at all of the city's largest fountains.

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Kansas, located in the heart of the United States, is considered the heart of America, possessing a beauty comparable to Paris, with a cultural identity characterized by creativity, art, and music, especially jazz. In 2018, Kansas was recognized by UNESCO as the first and only City of Music in the United States. Kansas is considered the birthplace of jazz in the early 1900s, with the "18th and Vine" district, the origin of jazz, still standing today as a symbol of the development of this musical genre.

Another highlight that anyone visiting Kansas wants to see is the house at 3028 Bellefontaine. This was the home of Elias Disney, and also where Walter Elias Disney made his first animated film, the origin of the world-famous animation studio. Walt Disney's first company was also located in Kansas, the Laugh-O-Gram Studio, where Mickey Mouse was created. It wasn't until much later that the company moved to Hollywood in 1923 under the name The Walt Disney Company.

With all its cultural, historical, and artistic value, Kansas City is a destination for many major events, including music, theater, and sports. Kansas is also the primary residence of world number one singer Taylor Swift, where she was proposed to by her boyfriend Travis Kelce (a famous football player).

At the 2026 World Cup, although Kansas City is the smallest city to host a match, it is the place with the most footballing "stars," the true capital of the World Cup. In the future, it will be the destination for major events beyond just football.

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