A Kansas college town has embraced the Algerian national team, which is calling the city of Lawrence their home base during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As Muslim and Arab World Cup figures face heightened scrutiny at the US border, one Midwestern city has embraced Algeria with open arms

Algeria picks Lawrence, Kansas as its 2026 World Cup base camp while Kraken, Avalanche, and Chiliz position crypto around the tournament.