The team practiced drills for nearly an hour in front of fans before helping put on a youth clinic at Rock Chalk Park.

Crimson-and-blue jerseys mingled with those of The Greens, the Marching Jayhawks followed their usual pregame basketball setlist with the national anthem “Kassaman” and, in short, the ongoing cultural exchange between Lawrence and Algeria was on full display at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday night.

Algeria opened its FIFA World Cup training to the public Thursday in Lawrence, Kansas, giving fans a close-up look at the national team as it prepares for its group stage game in KC against Argentina.

Algeria held a community training session on Thursday night at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, allowing metro fans to see international stars on the field for themselves.

The Algeria national football team warms up during the FIFA Community Training Session held at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Lawrence. Fans watch on as the Algeria national football team warms up during the FIFA Community Training Session held at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Lawrence.

The Algeria men's national team held its first practice in Lawrence on Monday.

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