Argentina superfans reach Kansas City ahead of World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Three Argentina superfans have arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, after a nine-month cycling journey from Gualeguaychú, Argentina. They traveled nearly 11,000 miles, hoping to witness Argentina's World Cup title defense against Algeria on June 16. Upon arrival, local official Mike Kelly presented them with tickets to the match, fulfilling their long-held dream. The fans documented their journey through various landscapes and celebrated their arrival with local festivities.
- •Vicente Conculini and two friends cycled from Argentina to the U.S.
- •Their trip included stops at Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flat and other locations.
- •They arrived in Kansas City just before Argentina's Group J match.
- •Local official Mike Kelly provided them tickets for the opener.
- •Argentina faces Algeria in their first match of the World Cup.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — From Argentina to Kansas City: 3 superfans, 9 months and 11,000 miles
"Three die-hard Argentina supporters spent nine months cycling to Kansas City, hoping to watch the reigning World Cup champions compete.
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