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500 players converge on Oslo for Homeless World Cup

The 20th edition of the Homeless World Cup is underway in Oslo, with more than 500 players from 48 countries taking part. The event aims to give a sense of community to the homeless and give players the tools to make positive changes in their lives.

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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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