Published Jun 16, 2026, 4:00 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source
How Algeria won over a Kansas town – and became the World Cup’s unlikeliest love affair
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You’ve probably seen it by now: The video of a sweet elderly man overcome with emotion, standing outside in the rain and thunderstorms of Lawrence, Kansas, as Algeria arrived at its base camp. The video and several more have gone viral as the surprise love affair of the World Cup has emerged from what seems like the unlikeliest of places – at least to those on the outside. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds We’re committed to keeping our quality reporting open.