Lawrence natives have appeared on Algerian television, telling reporters how excited they are to have the team in the city for its World Cup prep. Team Algeria — its coaches, players and support staff — is making its base camp in Lawrence for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ( Shop Fan Gear).

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Veteran defender Ramy Bensebaini will reportedly miss Algeria's World Cup opener against Argentina, creating a major challenge for the African nation.

Group J of the 2026 World Cup promises high drama, blending the pedigree of the world champions with the defiance of teams hungry for glory. Which players should you keep an eye on? 🇦🇷Lionel Messi.

Injured during Argentina’s warm-up matches, left back Nicolas Tagliafico is expected to miss the world champions’ opener against Algeria (overnight June 16-17, 3 a.m.). Nicolas Tagliafico is

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Algeria's national team chose Lawrence, Kansas as its training base. What followed was something nobody expected. The people of this small American city embraced the Desert Foxes with incredible warmth,