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How Kansas City is preparing to host the World Cup

Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with KCUR race and culture reporter Celisa Calacal about how Kansas City is preparing for the World Cup.

The city in the heartland is the smallest of the 11 U.S. host cities chosen and will host six matches, including a quarter-final.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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