# What’s next after K-State fired Jerome Tang? Plus, how KC became a World Cup hub

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Podcast: [SportsBeat KC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sportsbeat-kc-706810)
Published: 2026-02-17T17:49:01+00:00
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## Resource

When it comes to FIFA World Cup base camps, Kansas City can flex. Three of the world’s top-seven teams — Argentina, England and Netherlands — have made it official: They’re summer camping in KC. On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell explains how Kansas City created the conditions to land those teams — and what it means to have them and their fans coming to the Heartland. Also, Kansas State reporter Kellis Robinett goes inside the coaching change at K-State. Jerome Tang is out, and the Wildcats are in the market for a new men’s basketball coach. Complicating matters: Tang was fired with cause for postgame press conference comments, and he plans to fight the school for his $18.67 million buy out. 1:07 — Why England, Argentina and the Netherlands chose KC 9:37 — The barbecue restaurant that lured Argentina to KC 16:58 — Did K-State make the right call in firing Jerome Tang? 29:36 - What’s on Blair’s radar this week

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