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Arts & Events April 16, 2026 - 2:52 pm

Artist Stan Herd to create Algerian flag earthwork in Lawrence ahead of World Cup

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence-based artist Stan Herd and his team will soon create an Algerian flag earthwork in town to welcome the team to its base camp.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 9, 2026 - 10:22 pm

Lawrence gearing up for summer of soccer

by Courtney Lane

For Oumar Seck, his family and his team, futbol is not just a sport; it’s about bringing people together. As Lawrence prepares to host Team Algeria’s base camp for the World Cup, the community is invited to join in the fun and build memories.

Lawrence news April 7, 2026 - 8:22 pm

Lawrence community resource fair will aim to answer World Cup questions

by Lawrence Times

eXplore Lawrence and several community organizations will host a community resource fair this week to answer folks’ questions about the World Cup and activities surrounding it.

State Government March 26, 2026 - 5:12 pm

Legislature sends Kansas governor bill enticing World Cup soccer fans with booze, housing

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Legislature has passed a bill giving municipalities the opportunity to allow liquor stores, restaurants and bars to remain open 23 hours a day and allowing people to open their homes for lodging during the World Cup.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment March 2, 2026 - 4:49 pm

Douglas County to host workshop on extreme heat ahead of World Cup; registration still open

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County Emergency Management will soon host a workshop to help local businesses, communications workers and event organizers to prepare for extreme heat around the World Cup.

State Government February 26, 2026 - 12:36 pm

Senate bill would uncork round-the-clock drinking in Kansas during FIFA World Cup

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

FIFA World Cup games will go around-the-clock, but under current law the alcoholic drinks in Kansas will stop before the final whistle. A proposed Senate bill would change that.

Lawrence news February 19, 2026 - 1:21 pm

Algeria’s World Cup team chooses Lawrence as base camp

by Madeline Fox, Kansas News Service

The city of Lawrence and the University of Kansas will host Algeria’s national team at Rock Chalk Park.

Lawrence news February 18, 2026 - 4:47 pm

Kansas disaster declaration prepares state for World Cup visitor boom

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The upcoming World Cup prompted Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in Douglas and two other counties, anticipating effects from four base camps in the Kansas City-area.

Health February 16, 2026 - 9:15 am

The World Cup is the perfect place for disease to spread. Kansas health workers are preparing

by Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga, Kansas News Service

A projected 650,000 people will visit the Kansas City region for the World Cup this year, and with that comes the risk of disease spreading and health care demands.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 13, 2026 - 5:51 pm

Ahead of World Cup, Lawrence advocates to share how to spot, prevent human trafficking

by Logan Pierson

The Willow and the Care Center in Lawrence are partnering to provide human trafficking awareness and response training in preparation for the World Cup games in Kansas City.

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