Tampa, Louisville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Providence, Spokane all have river walks—and the list goes on and on. But not Birmingham, even though long ago plans envisioned a city built around water.

The Club World Cup is considered in many ways to be a dress rehearsal for the big event, the 2026 World Cup to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said officers attended the scene following a robbery which took place on the adjoining ...