Algeria released an epic World Cup hype video that includes a nod to Lawrence
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- Algeria released a World Cup hype video on Tuesday ahead of its Kansas City game.
- Algeria arrived June 7 on a plane with a Fennec Fox on the tail.
- Petković said 500 to 600 people waited outside the hotel and gave him goosebumps.
Who could have imagined that of the four 2026 World Cup teams with a base camp in Kansas City, that Algeria would be the biggest story?
When the team arrived on June 7 in a plane with a Fennec Fox (or desert fox) on the tail, Lawrence has welcomed Algeria with open arms, and it’s been such a fun part of the World Cup.
Algeria coach Vladimir Petković admitted he was blown away by the treatment his team has received.
“Seeing (500) to 600 people that first evening, fans that were waiting outside our hotel, it really gave me goosebumps, and it filled me with a source of pride,” Petković said Monday at a news conference. “Then we had that open training session as well, and we saw that there were so many U.S. citizens that had scarves for us. They showed so much support, and they really wanted to celebrate this moment with our team.”
It’s become an international story and clearly fans back in Algeria have loved seeing the support the Desert Foxes have received.
Algeria released a World Cup hype video on Tuesday ahead of its game against Argentina at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead). An eagle flies throughout the United States and ends up in Kansas in a cool nod to Lawrence.
It’s not a perfect representation of Lawrence, but the intent is clear. This also might result in goosebumps.
This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 3:12 PM.
