Since arriving in Lawrence, Kansas, Algeria's players and supporters have been warmly embraced by locals determined on giving them a welcome

The Algerian national team held a practice on Thursday at Rock Chalk Park. It was a spectacle to behold.

A violent brawl erupted in Times Square this week between Algerian and Argentine fans ahead of their World Cup matchup.

Algeria coach Vladimir Petković was overcome by the warm welcome in Kansas. He hopes that support will continue for World Cup opener vs. Argentina.

Algeria coach Vladimir Petković praised fans in Kansas City and Lawrence after a warm reception before their World Cup opener vs Argentina.

Algeria will look to harness strong backing from local supporters when they open their World ⁠Cup campaign against mighty Argentina on Tuesday, with coach Vladimir Petkovic urging his side to ‌focus on the present despite the occasion.

From Algerian fans everywhere to England players signing the Declaration of Independence - relive a week of the World Cup in Kansas City.

“We've had the experience of the last World Cup,” Scaloni said Monday, the day before Argentina opens the 2026 edition against Algeria, “so this first match is not critical. I mean, it's important, but it doesn't end in the first match.” Only twice has a country defended its World Cup title: Italy in 1938 and Brazil in 1962.