Missouri Eyes Millions in Tourism Revenue from FIFA World Cup and Historic Celebrations

Big games, big celebrations, and big opportunities: Missouri is gearing up for a tourism boom in 2026. From the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City to historic milestones like the Route 66 anniversary and America 250, Lt. Governor David Wasinger says the state is preparing to welcome the world. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger caught up with him after the recent Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Lake of the Ozarks, where he shared how Missouri could host international teams and bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism revenue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.