Team Algeria hosts community event at Rock Chalk Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Algerian men’s soccer team is using Lawrence as a base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On June 12, they held a community event at Rock Chalk Park, allowing fans to watch a training session and participate in a youth clinic. Deputy athletics director Jason Booker reported strong community support since the team's arrival. Although there was severe weather recently that damaged park facilities, Team Algeria is settling in well. Their first game is scheduled for June 16 against Argentina.
- •Team Algeria is based in Lawrence for the World Cup.
- •Community event took place on June 12 at Rock Chalk Park.
- •Fans watched a training session and attended a youth clinic.
- •Team Algeria's first match is on June 16 against Argentina.
- •Local support has been strong since their arrival.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Team Algeria held community event at KU's Rock Chalk Park
"The Algerian men’s soccer team is using Lawrence as a base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Thursday, that included a community event with fans.
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