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Little Algeria: Kansas City Embraces World Cup Team

Lawrence, Kansas, population 100,000, has adopted Algeria as its home team for the World Cup. The city held 'Soccer 101' classes, created art installations, and residents even host Algerian fans, reflecting a powerful cross-cultural connection.

Journalists hold up scarves reading 'Free Gleizes' at a France World Cup press conference to demand the release of imprisoned French sports

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Empty seat at World Cup for imprisoned French sports journalist

A seat is left empty at every France World Cup match to highlight the case of Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist imprisoned in Algeria since 2025 on terrorism charges. His mother and fellow journalists campaign for his release.