In this photo taken Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, a young boy plays football in Jiech, Ayod County, South Sudan.
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Sudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.
In this photo taken Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, a young boy plays football in Jiech, Ayod County, South Sudan.
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