Fan information ahead of Kansas City’s first World Cup match

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) – Argentina is set to face Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday for the city’s first-ever World Cup match.

Argentina will take on Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, which has gone through a makeover, at 8 p.m. CT.

Here is some information you need before kickoff:

SHUTTLE: ConnectKC26 is a dedicated regional shuttle network designed to help fans travel throughout the Kansas City region during the tournament. Shuttle routes, schedules, and key transportation hubs will provide convenient access to Kansas City Stadium on matchdays. Riders must have match tickets to board ConnectKC26 buses.

RIDESHARE: Designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off is located at Lot O, with a short walk to Entrances 2 and 3 at Kansas City Stadium.

STADIUM ENTRY: Stadium gates open three hours before kickoff. General and hospitality parking is set to open to fans one hour before gates open. FIFA encourages fans to arrive early to allow staff enough time for security screening, ticket scanning and entry before kickoff. Leaving and reentering the stadium is prohibited. In addition, smoking and vaping are not allowed.

GENERAL PARKING: Parking must be purchased in advance of the match on the Official FIFA World Cup 26 Parking website.

WATER BOTTLE POLICY: FIFA announced that fans will be allowed to bring one soft, plastic, factory-sealed 20-ounce water bottle into any FIFA match in the U.S. and Canada.

BAG POLICY: A list of prohibited items is available here.

FLAG, BANNER AND INSTRUMENT POLICY: Officials said small flags, banners and posters made of a fire-resistant material (maximum size: 2m x 1.5m / 78in x 60in) are allowed in the stadium. Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance. You can click here to apply through the FIFA Fan Materials Request Portal.