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Was hosting the World Cup worth it for Kansas City? Small business owners weigh in
20 minutes Posted Jul 20, 2026 at 9:00 pm.
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Kansas City hosted six matches during the monthlong tournament, which cost nearly $200 million in public funds for this region’s part alone. Did local businesses actually benefit in the end? Or will the event’s impact only be felt years down the road?