US delegation visits Algeria following World Cup hospitality
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
A delegation from the U.S. is visiting Algeria this week after a warm reception during the World Cup in Lawrence, Kansas. The group includes Lawrence Mayor Brad Finkeldei and members of the University of Kansas band, among others. They were welcomed by the Algerian government led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The visit is a reciprocal gesture following significant hospitality shown to Algeria's national team during the tournament, where they stayed in the Kansas city area. The delegation shared their experiences on social media, showcasing the cultural exchange between Lawrence and Algeria.
- •Delegation welcomed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algeria
- •Lawrence hosted Algeria's national team during the World Cup
- •Delegation includes city officials and university band members
- •Hospitality shown to Algeria emphasized during their stay
- •Cultural exchange highlighted through social media posts
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup hospitality returned as Algeria rolls out the welcome mat for a delegation from the US
"(AP) — The love affair that bloomed between the city of Lawrence and the country of Algeria while the college town in Kansas was hosting the Desert Foxes during the World Cup has continued with a delegation from the U. visiting the African nation this week.
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