SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup.

The bond built between this college town and the Algerian national soccer team during its World Cup stay came together last weekend with back-to-back independence days. On July 4,

Algeria are chasing their first-ever knockout win at the World Cup, while Switzerland are hoping for their fifth round of 16 berth in the last six World Cups

Fans partied in the parking lot of the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lawrence Sunday as they awaited the arrival of World Cup participant Algeria.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college town home to the University of Kansas. Might have been when 500 people showed up at the airport to welcome its national team for the World Cup.

The Algeria men's national team held its first practice in Lawrence on Monday.

Switzerland takes on Algeria in their round of 32 matchup at the World Cup on July 2. See who is in the projected lineup.

Swiss forward Breel Embolo credits Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic with raising up Switzerland's national team during his seven years at the helm. Embolo and the Swiss will play against Algeria and their former coach on Thursday in Vancouver,

Follow Algeria's FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer news, fixtures, results, squad and group standings from Reuters, covering their path through the tournament.

Kansas City/Lawrence is, or was, the site of headquarters for four teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Algeria and Austria knew that a pedestrian draw Saturday night would have sent both to the knockout round of the World Cup.