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Fans repurpose 'Rock Chalk' chant for Algeria at World Cup

sportsJun 23, 2026836

After Algeria scored their first goal at the 2026 World Cup, supporters in Lawrence, Kansas chanted "Rock Chalk Algeria", repurposing the University of Kansas "Rock Chalk Jayhawk" cheer. Video clips capture the chant at fan zones and viewing parties while shops, shirts, and tree lights across Lawrence displayed Algerian flags and red, green, and white colors. Local adoption of the chant highlights a visible Algerian community presence in Lawrence and shows how a college tradition became a rallying cry for an international team.

The Provost / سيدة الفتنة
@msentropy.bsky.social

Friend in Lawrence just FaceTimed me from an Algeria watch party at the Granada; the crowd is nuts, people are setting off flares, and there’s a new KU-Fennecs chant: ROCK CHALK DESERT FOX!

147h ago
one dozen rats at a keyboard
@panasonicdx4500.bsky.social

I don’t think I’m staying up for the last game but Rock Chalk Algeria

1210h ago
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland at the World Cup Daftest Lap 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺
@thedaftestlap.bsky.social

Can Rock Chalk Algeria get on the board at this World Cup?

310h ago
Jamie S. Bowen - Harris Democrat they/he/she
@jamiesbowen.bsky.social

SWEET!! Not saying there's NO assholes, just fewer.. Funny you should mention Rock Chalk Jayhawk.. The Jayhawks were named after a militia of abolitionists who raided MO before/during the Civil war, freeing enslaved people & arming them. Lawrence was where they were based.

2Yesterday
Hizzoner James Blood
@hizzonerlfk.bsky.social

Good morning friends and neighbors! Rock chalk Algeria, indeed! FIFA is still a Bushwhacking organization though.

11h ago
da woke world cup watcher guy
@demonboyback.bsky.social

reading a book until Rock Chalk Algeria rights the ship

210h ago
Rim-Sarah Alouane, Ph.D.
@rim-sarah.eurosky.social

I don't care of the World Cup for a million reasons. But I've been religiously following the beautiful story of #Algeria & #Lawrence, Kansas.In a dark moment,it's a reminder that solidarity, friendship,& human connection still matter. Yallah, Rock Chalk Algeria. 🇩🇿🇺🇸 www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-...

2Yesterday
Carla Prince ❤️‍🔥
@trjumpet.swifties.social

ROCK CHALK ALGERIA 2-1 over Jordan And with that good night!

8h ago

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