Algerian national team practices in Lawrence before 2026 World Cup opener vs Argentina

The Algeria National Team arrives at Rock Chalk Park for a community training event on June 11, 2026.

The Algeria National Team arrives to fans lined up at Rock Chalk Park for a community training event on June 11, 2026.

Free posters and Algeria scarfs are passed out to those attending the Algeria community training session ahead of their World Cup match at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

The University of Kansas Marching Band performs tunes during the Algeria community training session ahead of their World Cup match at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

University of Kansas mascot Big Jay high fives Qatar native Amin Al after answering a question right during the Algeria community training session ahead of their World Cup match at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Members of the Algerian national team arrive for the Algeria community training session ahead of their World Cup match at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Coaches with the Algerian national team are seen during the Algeria community training session ahead of their World Cup match at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria national team members huddle up before a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Riyad Mahrez practices during a community training session ahead of their World Cup match at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria national team members huddle up before a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria national team members stretch during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Melvin Mastil practices a save during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Hicham Boudaoui practices a save during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Mohamed Amine Tougai practices ball control during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Fares Chaibi kicks the ball among teammates during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Fans watch from the stands during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Houssem Aouar, left, works with Achraf Abada , right, during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Media members record from designated areas during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Aissa Mandi dribbles the ball during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Members of the Algeria national team work on a drill during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Ramiz Zerrouki works with teammates during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria fans watch from stands during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria fans yell out during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

A World Cup ball lands close to cameras during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Reporters and photographers take photos of a World Cup ball during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria fans show off scarfs to cameras during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Young Algeria fans show their fans and support during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Young Algeria fans show their fans and support during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Amine Gouiri kicks the ball during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Members of the Algeria national team run drills during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

An Algeria fan shows his support while the national team takes a photo during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.

Algeria's Fares Chaibi walks towards fans during a community training session at Rock Chalk Park on June 11, 2026.