As part of the on-going efforts to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Kansas City, the KC2026 bid team has received endorsements from youth soccer associations located throughout the Midwest region.
In addition to the Kansas State Youth Soccer Association and Missouri Youth Soccer Association, the Arkansas Soccer Association, Illinois Youth Soccer Association, Iowa Soccer, Minnesota Youth Soccer Association and South Dakota Youth Soccer Association have pledged their support the event.
These associations represent over 310,000 youth soccer players, coaches and referees from across the Midwest.
"The South Dakota Youth soccer association is proud to support the efforts of the KC2026 bid team,” says Executive Director, Dale Weiler.