Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City has reached the halfway mark of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and the city already has enough memories to fill a summer scrapbook.
From packed sidewalks to record-breaking rides, KCMO is pointing to the first half of the tournament as proof that soccer did not just arrive in Kansas City. It took over, wrapped the city in color, and turned streets, parks and public spaces into meeting points for the world.
One of the biggest early scenes came with the Oranje Fanwalk, where 36,000 fans filled the city with Dutch energy, orange shirts and the kind of joyful noise that makes a host city feel alive. It was not just a march. It was a moving festival, and for many residents, it became one of the clearest signs that the World Cup had truly landed in KC…