And so, the World Cup’s stay in Kansas City has come to an end. And it ended the same way it began 25 days ago, with an Argentinian celebration.
The greatest sporting event in the world outside of the Olympics came to our city and we did more than just hold our own, we dominated. We didn’t just host the party — provide the venue, the refreshments, the music — we did a stage dive right into the middle of it. And our guests took note. Teams, fans, media, everyone was over the moon about Paris of the Plains.
This was a transformational moment in the history of this place we call home. So many people fall in love over one summer with someone they never met before. I feel like we’re going to look back at this as the summer when the world fell in love with Kansas City.
I genuinely feel this World Cup has been such proof that many of us would get along so well if it wasn’t for our leaders and the hate propaganda that is spewed.
Ran into two Netherlands 🇳🇱 fans this morning who were trying Chick-fil-A for the first time in their lives.
They could not have been nicer, and they had nothing but great things to say about Kansas City.
They even told me they’ll be cheering for the USA tonight. 🇺🇸
Moments like that are a good reminder that real life is usually much better than the internet makes it seem. Most people are kind, friendly, and just happy to share the experience.
That’s what makes events like the World Cup so special. Different countries, different teams, same joy.
Welcome to Kansas City. Let’s have a great night. 😎🇺🇸🇳🇱
Kansas City showed up and showed out yesterday!! All the naysayers were poo-pooing KC as a choice for the World Cup, with people dogging everything from the size of our city to the pitch at the stadium. Well, we showed them!! Every last one of em. 😤😏
Tonight is such an important night for the city of Kansas City.
Messi with 2 goals, the best team in the world opening its World Cup defense, and KC showing up and showing out.
Another amazing chapter in Arrowhead.