Standing tall across the facade of the Mainmark building at 1627 Main Street is a new downtown mural that makes Kansas City’s intentions abundantly clear.
“WE WANT THE WORLD CUP,” the 90-by-90-foot banner proclaims. It’s dotted with the flags of various nations, and with the World Cup coming to North America in 2026, there’s no better time than now for KC to become a host city. “I feel really strong (about KC) — some days, too strong,” KC Sports Commission president and CEO Kathy Nelson said during a Monday morning news conference on July 12, 2021, officially introducing the mural. “And I feel bad for the other cities when I look at what we have to offer, from our venues to our practice facilities. ... Read full story: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/article252727828.html

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