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The World Cup is coming to the US in 2026. Could it also come to Missouri?

Take a look inside the 2018 FIFA Congress to the moment when the United States, Canada and Mexico found out they'd host the 2026 World Cup. USA TODAY Sports

Local soccer fans have eight years to get excited because the FIFA World Cup could be coming to Missouri.

Wednesday morning, North America was picked to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA voters overwhelmingly picked the trio of the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the event.

Of the 23 candidates for host cities, Kansas City is listed as one of the United States' 17 proposed locations.