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Lawrence honed its Arabic, French and halal skills to be good World Cup host to Algeria

Even before Kansas City was made an official host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lawrence city officials, the University of Kansas and other groups prepared to be a welcoming base camp.
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Algerian fans find more halal food in Lawrence as restaurants and bars embrace 'radical hospitality'

Celisa Calacal

To welcome Algerian visitors and make them feel at home in the charming college town, Lawrence restaurant owners offered more halal options, with some pulling pork from their menu. The Algerian team’s presence also gave an opportunity to spotlight Lawrence’s Middle Eastern restaurants.