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Migrants' Children Seen in World Cup
The 2026 World Cup saw a remarkable presence of many migrant players who chose to represent their countries of origin, emphasizing that football brings cultures together and transcends geographical borders. Among the most prominent were Kylian Mbappé of France, of Cameroonian and Algerian descent; Lamine Yamal from Spain, born to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother; and Jamal Musiala of Germany, the son of a Nigerian mother and a German father. Additionally, two Australian players stood out: Nestor Iranikon from Burundian and refugee camp origins, and Ouer Mabil from South Sudan, who lived in Kenya. There was also Éssa Diop from Morocco, born in France and having played for the Moroccan national team despite his ties to France, reflecting the importance of migration in shaping the identity of world football.
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