The Homeless World Cup, an international street-style soccer tournament, is being held for the first time in the U.S. in Sacramento, California. The tournament includes teams from 40 countries, with all players having experienced homelessness in the past two years. The event aims to help the players improve their lives and change public perceptions about homelessness. Many players credit being part of a team in helping them secure stable housing and make plans for a job or school. The tournament concludes on Saturday and spectators can watch the matches for free at Sacramento State University.

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