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Somali children play football in the streets of Hamar Weyne district in Banaadir, southeastern Somalia, as World Cup excitement begins to build up.
Somali children play football in the streets of Hamar Weyne district in Banaadir, southeastern Somalia, as World Cup excitement begins to build up.
A child wearing a Barcelona shirt celebrates during a street football match in Banaadir.
Children gather in an open street space in Hamar Weyne to play football as anticipation grows for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Somali youths take part in a neighborhood football game in Banaadir, showing how the sport brings local residents together ahead of the World Cup.
Children chase the ball through the streets of Hamar Weyne, sharing in the wider football spirit surrounding the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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