New 2026 World Cup Readiness Taskforce Launched in WYCO & KCK

Published on June 27, 2023

As we gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, I'm excited to announce the recently formed World Cup Readiness Taskforce for Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas!

Having the World Cup grace our region will be extremely beneficial for our community. This taskforce will ensure Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas are included and prepared for the needed accommodations and large projected crowds that are to come.

This committee will be chaired by Visit KCK Executive Director, Alan Carr and co-chaired by County Administrator, David Johnston.

Although this taskforce is currently in its initial stages, it will work closely with FIFA and the KC2026 World Cup organizing committee in order to understand the specific FIFA guidelines and needs for our region and community.

Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas residents have great pride in our strong soccer presence with Sporting KC and the Compass Minerals Sporting Fields located right here in our community. It is imperative that we showcase our pride and soccer assets in order to show the international football officials and staff what our region, and especially Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, have to offer.

During the Thursday, June 29, 2023, full commission meeting, Taskforce Chair Alan Carr will provide information about the taskforce and what its next steps will be. We encourage anyone interested in joining this taskforce to stay connected with the UG website for updates and future meeting dates!

Tyrone A. Garner, Mayor/CEO