How Algeria and Kansas became the World Cup’s most unlikely love story Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/15/2026 - 18:35 As Muslim and Arab World Cup figures face heightened scrutiny at the US border, one Midwestern city has embraced Algeria with open arms Patrons in Kansas City bar 'Johnny's Tavern' give a warm welcome to the Algerian National Football Team while holding an Algerian flag (@JohnnysTaverns/X Screenshot) Off Before Algeria had even kicked a ball at the 2026 World Cup, the team had