Nathalie Jones

For just the second time since 1930, the FIFA World Cup will kick off in the United States on Thursday. However, the 2026 edition of this tournament won't just be making U.S. history, but also some international history.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri history will be made this summer, as the state hosts its first World Cup matches. It's a moment that has been more than 30 years in the making, as Missouri originally tried to host World Cup games the first time the global event came to the United States in 1994.

ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones caught up with Mizzou men's basketball coach Dennis Gates in this week's edition of Sunday Sit-Down.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When Missouri's first-ever World Cup match kicks off at Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday night, the state's long-standing soccer culture will be on full display. Over the past few decades, the game of soccer has absolutely exploded in the state of Missouri. In fact, it's the fastest growing major-spectator sport out there. "I

On Wednesday morning, youth golfers had a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn from one of the most legendary players to come out of the state of Missouri.

There will be a new face joining Mizzou women's basketball coach Kellie Harper on the sidelines for the 2026-27 campaign.

With Mizzou football's 17th commitment in the Class of 2027, on Monday, three out of the state of Missouri's top five best prospects in that class are staying home.

After landing a pair of big-time commitments on Monday, Mizzou football now has one of the Top-25 2027 recruiting classes in the nation, according to 247Sports.

Ever since head coach Justin Conyers took the reins of his alma mater, the Hickman Kewpies have managed to leveled up, year-in and year-out.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou volleyball team announced its full competition slate for the 2026 season, on Tuesday.