World Cup 2026
World Cup matches begin Thursday, June 11, and the final match is set for Sunday, July 19.
Six matches are slated for Kansas City between Tuesday, June 16 and Saturday, July 11.
Algeria has selected Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence for its base camp.
Algeria’s group stage matches are:
• vs. Argentina, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City;
• vs. Jordan, at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 21 in San Francisco;
• and vs. Austria, at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27 in Kansas City.
Click here to see the full schedule of matches in PDF form.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County to host workshop on extreme heat ahead of World Cup; registration still open
Douglas County Emergency Management will soon host a workshop to help local businesses, communications workers and event organizers to prepare for extreme heat around the World Cup.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County to host workshop on extreme heat ahead of World Cup; registration still open
Douglas County Emergency Management will soon host a workshop to help local businesses, communications workers and event organizers to prepare for extreme heat around the World Cup.
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Less than a year from World Cup, Lawrence officials prepare for impacts on housing, safety, transit
Officials are working to ensure Lawrence can capitalize on the expected influx of visitors for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City without impacting necessary everyday services for local residents.
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Lawrence city commissioners set maximum property tax rate for 2026
Lawrence city commissioners voted to set their maximum property tax rate for 2026 above city staff members’ recommendation. However, they said they aim to reduce it as they continue budget discussions in the coming weeks and months.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KC World Cup CEO: Lawrence one of the ‘most engaged’ communities in region
Lawrence is well positioned to cash in on an estimated regional windfall of more than $600 million next summer when the World Cup comes to Kansas City, the CEO of KC’s World Cup planning told local business leaders Tuesday evening.
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‘Once in a generation’: Lawrence officials begin prep for World Cup in KC
Thousands of international soccer fans and millions of dollars are expected to descend on Kansas City next year as the city hosts six world cup matches. Lawrence officials and organizations have begun preparing to claim a slice of the pie.
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Lawrence designated as possible location to host international soccer team during 2026 World Cup
Lawrence may get to play a part in Kansas City’s soccer World Cup qualifying events in 2026 as the possible location of a base camp for an international team.
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