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Algeria Chooses Kansas Base, Unveils Giant Flag, Loses 0-3
6/17/2026
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- The Algerian national football team selected Lawrence, Kansas as its 2026 World Cup base.
- Artist Stan Herd unveiled a giant organic Algerian flag on June 13 to about 800 supporters.
- Manager Vladimir Petkovic reported real positive vibes from Algerian and local fans.
- Algeria lost 0-3 to Argentina on Tuesday.
- Algeria will face Jordan on June 22 and Austria on June 27.
