00:00The 20th edition of the Homeless World Cup is underway in Oslo, with more than 500 players
00:05from 48 countries taking part.
00:09It's the Norwegian capital's second time hosting the event, with games taking place
00:14in City Hall Square.
00:16The tournament's unusual structure ensures that each team plays matches until the final
00:21day of competition.
00:23Reigning champions Mexico top this year's rankings in both the men and women's events,
00:29with South Africa's men's team ranked 11.
00:33Egypt and Kenya both break the top 10 in the women's events, with Uganda, Zambia and Ivory
00:38Coast making the top 20.
00:41Launched in 2003, the tournament aims to give a sense of community to the homeless and give
00:47players the tools to make positive changes in their lives.
00:51Throughout the week, the City's Ending Homelessness Forum holds seminars, panel discussions and
00:57events, to explore solutions to homelessness, gender-based violence and addiction.
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