The 2026 World Cup is taking place this month across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 11 US cities hosting matches. The tournament has a long history dating back to 1930, when the first World Cup was played between 13 teams, ending in a win for Uruguay against Argentina.

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Kansas City is one of the host cities, and local businesses are getting in on the action. The Golden Scoop will be serving ice cream at the Kansas City Fan Festival, sponsored by Jack Stack BBQ.

The World Cup usually takes place in the summer months, but in 2022, it was held in November and December to accommodate environmental conditions in Qatar. This year’s tournament is expected to be a big deal, with the US joining five other countries that have hosted the World Cup five times.

Find The Golden Scoop at their locations in Overland Park, Kansas, and enjoy the World Cup festivities.

Original reporting: Johnson County Post (Overland Park) — read the source article.