Julie Denesha
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KCUR 89.3
One of the most anticipated games of the World Cup, returning champions Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 with a Lionel Messi hat trick. The first match held in Kansas City, it was also a hometown battle: Both teams chose the region for their base camps, accumulating many local fans along the way.
Scott Canon
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The Beacon
Savannah Hawley-Bates
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KCUR 89.3
Morgan Chilson
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Kansas Reflector
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Argentina and Algeria face off June 16 at 8 p.m. at Kansas City Stadium. Demand for ConnectKC26's direct bus service to the stadium for the match is surging, with some routes already sold out.
