Purina to bring a dedicated FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City presence, three dog-friendly days, exclusive swag and a donation-driven community adoption program to FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City experience
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina, in collaboration with KC2026, the local organizing committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is bringing its pet-centered mindset to life this summer, welcoming pets during Dog Days at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City, and positioning the City of Fountains as a pinnacle shining example of a pet-friendly FIFA World Cup 2026™ host City.
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