{"id":58894,"date":"2025-08-27T20:59:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T20:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/500-players-converge-on-oslo-for-homeless-world-cup"},"modified":"2025-08-27T21:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T21:45:37","slug":"500-players-converge-on-oslo-for-homeless-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/500-players-converge-on-oslo-for-homeless-world-cup","title":{"rendered":"500 players converge on Oslo for Homeless World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span><b>The 20th edition of the Homeless World Cup is underway in Oslo, with more than 500 players from 48 countries taking part.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the Norwegian capital\u2019s second time hosting the event, with games taking place in City Hall Square.<\/p>\n<p>Reigning champions Mexico top this year\u2019s rankings in both the men and women\u2019s events, with South Africa ranked 11 in the men\u2019s events. Egypt and Kenya both break the top 10 in the women\u2019s events, with Uganda, Zambia, and Ivory Coast making the top 20.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2003, the tournament aims to give a sense of community to the homeless and give players the tools to make positive changes in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2015, the Homeless World Cup has been in partnership with the professional footballers&#8217; association FIFPRO. Last year&#8217;s fictional sports drama featuring Bill Nighy, follows the England team\u2019s journey at the tournament gave the event an additional boost.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week, the Cities Ending Homelessness Forum holds seminars, panel discussions and events to explore solutions to homelessness, gender-based violence, addiction, loneliness and social work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Mauritius<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. The 20th edition of the Homeless World Cup is underway in Oslo, with more than 500 players from 48 countries taking part. It\u2019s the Norwegian capital\u2019s second time hosting the event, with games taking place in City Hall Square. 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