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KC got the cup. What does that mean for Arrowhead Stadium?

Arrowhead Stadium will be the host venue for Kansas City’s portion of the series and will undergo some upgrades to accommodate the games.

Kansas City has reason to celebrate. After years of constructing a bid to host a portion of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials announced that the city will be one of 11 host cities in the United States.  GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will be the host venue for Kansas City’s portion of the series…

by Meg Cunningham

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