The rise of the World Cup's refugee stars

Author: Ian WilliamsPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Germany

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The rise of the World Cup's refugee stars

Antonio Rudiger, a Real Madrid defender, played for Germany at the World Cup after his family fled Sierra Leone's civil war. His uncle hid children in a rice sack to avoid rebels. Alphonso Davies, Canada's captain, spent early years in a Ghanaian refugee camp after fleeing Liberia. The article highlights refugee players at the 2026 World Cup.

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