Populous and Purina Lead as Key Supporters of the Kansas City FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City
Kansas City, Mo., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marking One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ inaugural match, Host City organizing committee KC2026 held a news conference at Union Station. At the event, they unveiled a countdown clock and announced their first Official Kansas City World Cup 2026 Host City Supporters: Populous and Nestlé Purina PetCare. \
“We are incredibly proud to have the support of both Populous, a global design firm specializing in sports and entertainment, headquartered in Kansas City, and Purina, a leading pet care and nutrition company deeply rooted in our Animal Health Corridor,” said Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026. “Their commitment as Host City Supporters signifies our talent, strength and diversity as a region that has already arrived on the world stage. Kansas City is prepared to showcase its vibrant atmosphere, strong sports culture and economic opportunities to 650,000 visitors and five billion viewers worldwide.”
The first match of the FIFA World Cup 26™ will happen in Mexico City on June 11, 2026, with the first match in Kansas City kicking off on June 16, 2026. Kansas City will host six matches:
- Group Stage Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Group Stage Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Group Stage Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Group Stage Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Round of 32 Friday, July 3, 2026
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