Kansas City hosts multiple World Cup teams and historic matches

Kansas City, the smallest U.S. metropolitan area hosting the World Cup, is serving as a training base for four teams: Argentina, England, the Netherlands, and Algeria. The tournament opened with Argentina facing Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, where Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick. The KC Current’s training facility is home to the Netherlands, while Algeria has embraced its temporary home in Lawrence. Local libraries and organizations are fostering community bonds with the Algerian team. Long lines for shuttle buses to stadiums were reported ahead of the opening match as the host city navigates transportation issues.

• 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — The Soccer Capital of America Is Now the Soccer Capital of the World