The World Cup has served as a timely reminder that maybe we can all get along

The World Cup has served as a timely reminder that maybe we can all get along, as fans and towns across the U.S. showcased hospitality toward visiting national teams. About 40 minutes outside Kansas City, residents in Lawrence welcomed the Algerian team at a DoubleTree hotel with drums, flags, and flares after their Sunday arrival. During the team’s first practice the next morning, locals cheered players by name, learned the Algerian anthem, and displayed city artwork and a plan for a large Algerian flag at the University of Kansas. The article contrasts this with other large gatherings, including Scottish supporters in Boston that included bagpipes and citywide cheering, plus a reported city partnership announcement involving Glasgow. The piece also mentions Norwegian fans temporarily turning a subway train into a makeshift longboat experience, emphasizing fan-driven goodwill through the tournament.