Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

Algeria is one of four countries whose home base is in the Kansas City area, albeit 40 miles west of the metro. But while ...

Kansas Band Learns Algerian National Anthem to Welcome Country's World Cup Squad in Trending Video

The University of Kansas marching band learned a new national anthem to welcome the Algerian men's national soccer team to Lawrence for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Moment: Algeria anthem goes viral! Kansas band learns Algerian national anthem to welcome World Cup squad

Moment: Algeria anthem goes viral! Kansas Band Learns Algerian national anthem to welcome World Cup squad ...
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RECAP: 'We wrote history today;' Switzerland finally wins a World Cup knockout round game

And Algerian has found life on attack again: first it’s Houssem Aouar on the left, forcing Swiss keeper Gregor Kobel into a ...

World Cup isn't only for cities like KC. How college towns have played role, too

Lawrence is perhaps the best-known example, for its embrace of Algeria, but there are others.

The World Cup has served as a reminder that maybe we can all get along

The World Cup has served as a timely reminder that maybe we can all get along - IN FOCUS: Holly Baxter writes about the ...

Kansas Marching Band Plays Algerian National Anthem as World Cup 'Love Story' Continues

The University of Kansas gave a warm welcome to the Algerian football team by performing their national anthem on Thursday, June 11. This footage captured by Blake Aerni shows spectators cheering as ...
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KU marching band welcomes Algeria’s World Cup team to Lawrence with country's national anthem

KSHB 41 reporter Lily O’Shea Becker covers Franklin and Douglas counties in Kansas. Share your story idea with Lily. The University of Kansas marching band welcomed Algeria to town on Thursday by ...