OUR STORIES

our players ALL have different journeys to the Homeless World Cup.
Be inspired by their stories, meet our squad, and discover how football is transforming communities all over the world.

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“My message to the world is: play together, play fair, no fighting”

Rebecca Corbett 01/08/2019 Rebecca Corbett 01/08/2019

“My message to the world is: play together, play fair, no fighting”

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Welcome, Côte d'Ivoire

Rebecca Corbett 31/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 31/07/2019

Welcome, Côte d'Ivoire

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Peace, football and understanding

Rebecca Corbett 31/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 31/07/2019

Peace, football and understanding

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From keepy-ups at traffic lights to starring for Chile in Cardiff

Rebecca Corbett 31/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 31/07/2019

From keepy-ups at traffic lights to starring for Chile in Cardiff

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“We want to kick on and bring it home”

Rebecca Corbett 30/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 30/07/2019

“We want to kick on and bring it home”

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“When I arrived in Cardiff I became a totally different person”

Rebecca Corbett 30/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 30/07/2019

“When I arrived in Cardiff I became a totally different person”

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“Nobody in the team knew each other before they came together here”

Rebecca Corbett 30/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 30/07/2019

“Nobody in the team knew each other before they came together here”

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“Football rewards you for all the effort you put into it”

Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019

“Football rewards you for all the effort you put into it”

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“I’ve played football to live out my dreams”

Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019

“I’ve played football to live out my dreams”

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Second time lucky for Costa Rica’s Luis

Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019

Second time lucky for Costa Rica’s Luis

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“When I play football, everything is good”

Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019

“When I play football, everything is good”

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"I feel that I stand again in society"

Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 29/07/2019

"I feel that I stand again in society"

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Israeli captain’s hard-earned reward

Rebecca Corbett 28/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 28/07/2019

Israeli captain’s hard-earned reward

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Norway’s Icelandic goalkeeper on falling in love with football

Rebecca Corbett 28/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 28/07/2019

Norway’s Icelandic goalkeeper on falling in love with football

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From Cuzco to Cardiff

Rebecca Corbett 27/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 27/07/2019

From Cuzco to Cardiff

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“I was humming the anthem quietly in my head”

Rebecca Corbett 27/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 27/07/2019

“I was humming the anthem quietly in my head”

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How football helped former Homeless World Cup player overcome fear

Rebecca Corbett 05/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 05/07/2019

How football helped former Homeless World Cup player overcome fear

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The first kick of the ball: The Ugandan refugee who overcame depression

Rebecca Corbett 01/07/2019 Rebecca Corbett 01/07/2019

The first kick of the ball: The Ugandan refugee who overcame depression

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Wayne Ellaway - A journey from Homelessness to Coaching the Welsh squad

Rebecca Corbett 23/05/2019 Rebecca Corbett 23/05/2019

Wayne Ellaway - A journey from Homelessness to Coaching the Welsh squad

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“I think that my dad, wherever he is, will feel very proud of me”

Rebecca Corbett 16/11/2018 Rebecca Corbett 16/11/2018

“I think that my dad, wherever he is, will feel very proud of me”

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