Little Algeria - the Kansas city taking a World Cup team to its heart

"When we found out that Algeria was coming here in February, we started preparations to make sure they knew they were going to be welcome."

— Ruth DeWitt , Executive

"We are so excited - a town of 100,000, to welcome these amazing people from Algeria."

— Stan Herd , Other

"They have brought their warmth, they have brought their energy, they have brought their excitement."

— Brad Finkeldei , Politician

"I think it's a great opportunity to show our little town."

— Subama Bhattachan , Executive

"I think it's really exciting just to have Lawrence be a part of such a big deal."

— Katie Liskey , Other

"I have some Algerian friends who have been down here and doing little rallies and supporting their team."

— Paige Hayles , Other

"I think it’s fantastic whenever someone from a foreign country comes to Lawrence and realizes how great it is here."

— Matt Kirby , Other

"We’ve been planning for this for a long time and our decision when we decided to bring a World Cup team be selected was we’re going to make everyone feel at home."

— Brad Finkeldei , Politician

"We’re so excited to watch the game. And this is our first World Cup game. And the first time in Kansas City."

— Zouhair Mahiaoui , Other