Seven enjoyable KC World Cup photographs from my cellphone digicam roll

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On the opening day of the World Cup, I joined thousands of other visitors at Fan Fest at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Most were wearing green jerseys because the first match was held in Mexico City.

There was a buzz as the World Cup was just starting, and Kansas City was going to be among the 16 host cities — one of 11 in the United States. At halftime, I headed to Union Station where I bumped into an older couple from England.

More soccer fans? Nope. It was merely coincidence that they were in Kansas City.

“You’ve met the one Englishman who doesn’t care at all about football,” the man said.

Alas, it was a chance meeting and so brief that I didn’t ask their names or a photo of them, which I regret. But over the past six weeks, there were some great pictures on my phone, and I’m guessing yours, too.

I’m going to share just seven of my favorites from the World Cup and would love to see some of yours, so email me at [email protected].

This Ecuador fan was dressed a Cuy, which is Spanish for guinea pig. This fellow told me it’s a source of protein for some in that nation. Then he had to take a call before I could get his name.
This Ecuador fan was dressed a Cuy, which is Spanish for guinea pig. This fellow told me it’s a source of protein for some in that nation. Then he had to take a call before I could get his name. Pete Grathoff/Kansas City Star

Netherlands King Willem-Alexander was all smiles outside Arrowhead Stadium (can I call it that again?).
Netherlands King Willem-Alexander was all smiles outside Arrowhead Stadium (can I call it that again?). Pete Grathoff/Kansas City Star

Algeria flags were seen all over Lawrence, included on a car outside Rock Chalk Park during a team practice.
Algeria flags were seen all over Lawrence, included on a car outside Rock Chalk Park during a team practice. Pete Grathoff/Kansas City Star

Enoch McCleery, 8, of Blue Springs was the player escort for Argentina star Lionel Messi at the World Cup match last month in Kansas City. More than 100 kids from Kansas City walked out with players.
Enoch McCleery, 8, of Blue Springs was the player escort for Argentina star Lionel Messi at the World Cup match last month in Kansas City. More than 100 kids from Kansas City walked out with players. Courtesy of Ruth McCleery

There were some interesting scenes at The Orange Walk that was held before the Netherlands’ game in KC.
There were some interesting scenes at The Orange Walk that was held before the Netherlands’ game in KC. Pete Grathoff/Kansas City Star

England’s Harry Kane is one of the best players in the world, and he was at Kauffman Stadium during the World Cup. Some of soccer’s biggest stars played in KC.
England’s Harry Kane is one of the best players in the world, and he was at Kauffman Stadium during the World Cup. Some of soccer’s biggest stars played in KC. Pete Grathoff/Kansas City Star

This is from Kansas City International Airport where a mom took a picture of her son two days after Argentina beat Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal match. They were making one final memory in KC.
This is from Kansas City International Airport where a mom took a picture of her son two days after Argentina beat Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal match. They were making one final memory in KC. Pete Grathoff/Kansas City Star

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