Culture
World Cup unites countries, marks rise in American patriotismWorld Cup fans are reminding Americans why their country is great, while social media is filled with visitors’ glowing reviews despite recent data showing a decline in American patriotism. Read More
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Loyalties split in St. Louis as US takes on Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup knockout roundThe St. Louis metro area is home to the largest Bosnian community outside Bosnia-Herzegovina, setting the stage for large crowds watching Wednesday’s World Cup match… Read More
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Kansas City ranks best local market, top 2 World Cup host city despite negative predictionsDespite its doubters, Kansas City is the top local market for watching the World Cup and is ranked second best among host cities – with the most local engagement… Read More
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‘The people around here are cheering for us’: World Cup fans embrace Kansas City’s warmth, hospitalityWorld Cup fans gathering in Kansas City praised the city’s hospitality and welcoming environment while taking in some quality football – or what most of the world calls soccer. Read More
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Englishman visits America for World Cup, meets Trump: ‘I now understand the American dream’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A British content creator is trending on social media after a viral clip shows him meeting President Donald Trump during his visit to the… Read More
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First day of World Cup games in Atlanta, first border crime arrest made(The Center Square) – On the first day of World Cup matches beginning in Atlanta, the first border related arrest was made of a Mexican national who was previously… Read More
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English Football Association to bar males from women’s soccerEngland’s governing body for professional and amateur soccer will no longer allow transgender-identifying males to compete in women’s soccer starting next month. The English Football Association (EFA) said… Read More
Sports
Two Missourians hope to help Team USA make a run in the 2022 World CupQATAR – After failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup tournament, the U.S. Men’s National Team is looking to run the table this year to make up for… Read More
World Cup soccer
New law eliminates ticket taxes for World Cup games in Kansas City(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday helped Kansas City meet soccer’s international governing body’s requirement for its 2026 tournament. Parson signed … Read More