# One family's arduous, emotional quest for World Cup tickets

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Podcast: [Kansas City Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-today-4474135)
Published: 2026-06-10T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-10/one-familys-arduous-emotional-quest-for-world-cup-tickets
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## Resource

Going to a World Cup game, for many, requires hours of sitting in online queues, months of planning and thousands of dollars. Still, for KCUR health reporter Noah Taborda, the opportunity is too important to pass up. Plus: Amateur soccer players in Kansas City are hoping to host their own local pickup games with players from other countries.

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