Kansas City unveils World Cup host city poster at Sporting KC Match

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - With 431 days remaining until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, Kansas City took center stage at Children’s Mercy Park Saturday night —
not just for a soccer showdown between Sporting KC and St. Louis City SC, but for a major unveiling that highlights the city’s upcoming role as a World Cup host.

More than 100 local designers contributed their talents to a project that will help define Kansas City’s identity during the global tournament.

At halftime, fans in the Cauldron supporters’ section raised a massive version of the final design, revealing the winning artwork titled “Woven Together”, created by Columbia, Missouri native and Kansas City transplant Jadie Arnett.

“My cheeks are sore from smiling so much,” Arnett said.

Her artwork pays homage to the unique duality of the city that straddles two states—Kansas and Missouri.

The halftime reveal was followed by a 2-0 victory for Sporting KC, their first win of the season, perhaps a hopeful sign for what the city might achieve as a World Cup host.

Arnett, who has embraced Kansas City as her own, infused the poster with cultural nods intended to welcome the world and share what makes the metro special.

“My personal little favorite Easter egg is the barbecue sauce bottle because I will fight to the death that Kansas City has best barbecue,” Arnett said. “I’m so excited for people to come try it when they come see, you know, the FIFA games here.”

Soccer fans eager to own a piece of Kansas City’s World Cup legacy can find more information and purchase the poster through the official website.

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