Algeria have confirmed Kansas City as their base camp for the 2026 World Cup as preparations gather pace for their return to the global stage.
Drawn into Group J alongside Argentina, Austria and Jordan, the Fennecs will travel to the Americas next summer aiming to replicate the impact of their most recent World Cup appearance.
Algeria last featured at the tournament in 2014, when they reached the round of 16 before being eliminated by eventual champions Germany.
The outlines of Algeria’s group-stage campaign are already clear. Their opening match will see them face Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, setting the tone for a challenging group.
The team will then head west to California to play Jordan at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. For their final group fixture, Algeria will return to Kansas City to take on Austria, once again at Arrowhead Stadium.
With two of their three group matches scheduled in the same city, the Algerian Football Federation has opted to establish its base in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
According to information reported from the United States by FOX 4, the decision was made to allow the squad to minimise travel and maintain continuity throughout the group stage.
Algeria are one of four national teams to select the region as their operational base for the tournament.
Argentina, England and the Netherlands have also chosen to settle in the Kansas City area during the World Cup, underlining the city’s growing role in hosting elite international football.
Training sessions during the competition are expected to take place at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.
The multi-purpose sports complex is known for its modern infrastructure and regularly hosts university-level events, including football, athletics and other collegiate competitions. Its facilities are seen as well suited to the demands of World Cup preparation.
The choice of base marks another step in Algeria’s long-term planning as they look ahead to a demanding group and a tournament spread across multiple host cities.
With logistics now largely settled, attention will soon turn fully to on-field preparation as the Fennecs aim to make a strong impression in 2026 and add a new chapter to their World Cup history.
