Kansas City to host its final World Cup match, other weekend festivities 

This weekend will bring Kansas City’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup match and Fan Festival, as well as a volunteer event to help earthquake survivors in Venezuela and a flower-picking event at a local farm.

World Cup quarterfinal match

Kansas City will host its final World Cup match and the last day of the FIFA Fan Festival this weekend. 

Saturday’s quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland will take place at Arrowhead Stadium, officially known during the tournament as Kansas City Stadium, at 8 p.m. The match will be Kansas City’s sixth and final of the World Cup. Tickets for the match and admission to the Fan Festival are still available.

Several watch parties will take place around the area this weekend, including in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas. 

This weekend’s matches include: 

• Spain vs. Belgium, Friday at 2 p.m. in Inglewood, California  

• Norway vs. England, Saturday at 4 p.m. in Miami Gardens, Florida  

• Argentina vs. Switzerland, Saturday at 8 p.m. in Kansas City  

Heart to Heart International volunteer event

Kansas City, Kansas-based nonprofit Heart to Heart International is hosting a World Cup-themed volunteer event to benefit earthquake survivors in Venezuela. The country suffered back-to-back earthquakes last month, both with magnitudes greater than 7. 

Nearly 4,000 people have died in the disaster, and nearly 17,000 more have been injured, according to Reuters. 

Heart to Heart International will hold “KC Kicks for Kits,” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the organization’s headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas.

“We’re calling on soccer fans to step up, jump into the action and help us assemble essential hygiene kits for families in need,” the event website says.

The kits will be sent to families in need around the world, including in Venezuela, where about 17,000 people are displaced from their homes. Their aim is to help people affected by natural disasters regain a sense of normalcy and help prevent disease. 

The kits contain:

• Hand towel  

• Washcloth  

• Toothbrush and toothpaste  

• Shampoo  

• Soap  

• Comb  

• Nail clippers  

• A handwashing information flyer  

All 100 volunteer slots are currently filled, but those still hoping to participate can join the waitlist. Private hygiene kit-packing events can also be hosted at Heart to Heart International. Those interested can contact the organization for more information. 

“By spending two hours with us, you are helping ensure that people impacted by disasters and crises and in under-resourced communities have the essentials they need to stay healthy,” the event website says. “It’s a fun, family-friendly way to give back, connect with your community and celebrate the incredible spirit of global unity during this World Cup season!”

Graham & Grace Blooms opening day

Local u-pick flower farm Graham & Grace Blooms is inviting the public to its opening day from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Admission is $25 and includes a cup that visitors can fill with as many flowers as it will hold. 

Snips and pruners will be available for guests to cut flowers from the garden.

Food and drink including specialty lemonades and coffee from Sunglo and donuts and ice cream sandwiches from Apple of My Eye Farm & Orchard will be available.

Day-of tickets are not guaranteed, and visitors are encouraged to buy tickets online in advance. The event will take place at 13855 N. Highway 92, Platte City, Missouri.