STATS OFFER PROOF THAT WORLD CUP PROMOTERS RIPPED OFF KANSAS CITY SMALL BIZ!!! Most local news outlets were WAY TOO LATE to offer reasonable skepticism and a great many local places where burned by the outcome. "Most Kansas City-area restaurants reported lower customer traffic, declining revenue, and a negative overall business impact during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new survey from the Missouri Restaurant Association. "The association released findings from its 2026 FIFA World Cup Restaurant Economic Impact Survey, providing a comprehensive look at how restaurants and hospitality businesses across the Kansas City metropolitan area experienced the world’s largest sporting event." KCTV5: Most Kansas City restaurants saw negative impact from 2026 FIFA World Cup, survey findsDeveloping .