A Data Scientist's View

FIFA WORLD CUP 26 KANSAS CITY

First Kickoff (ARG v ALG)

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Projected Visitors

650K

Matches Hosted

6

Economic Impact

$653M

Match Schedule

Economic Impact Simulator

650k
$600

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Academic "Skeptic Mode" (45% retention)

Estimated Direct Impact

$0M

vs NFL Draft 2023

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Base Camps Selected

Heat Stress & Performance (WBGT)

Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) goes beyond heat index by measuring temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, and cloud cover. FIFA mandates cooling breaks when WBGT exceeds 28°C and considers match suspensions above 32°C. Kansas City in June/July sits perilously close to these thresholds.

< 28°C (Safe)
28-32°C (Cooling Break)
> 32°C (Warning)

KC Sporting Event Comparisons

Kansas City World Cup Corridor

Conceptual diagram • Not to scale

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