KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - For Dr. Malek Mahmoudi, the World Cup isn’t just coming to Kansas City — it’s bringing a piece of home with it. The University Health gastroenterologist moved to the United States from Algeria 30 years ago. When the Algerian national team takes the pitch against Argentina on June 16 at Kansas City Stadium, the FIFA name for Arrowhead, he plans to be in the stands — and he won’t be the only one. “Soccer for Algerians is very, very important.