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Street Child World Cup in Mexico unites cultures

Young people from around the globe came together to showcase talent, resilience and the spirit of community
byReuters
Published: 2:00am, 31 May 2026
Length: 171 words
Street Child World Cup in Mexico unites cultures

The Street Child World Cup united 28 teams from 20 countries, with Brazil and Mexico winning the finals. Photo: Reuters

The boys from Brazil danced on a bus, and the girls from Mexico showed off their trophy at the Street Child World Cup.

The event, held this year in Mexico, combined music, football and celebration. It was the fifth year of the tournament.

Young people living on the streets from 28 teams across 20 countries came together for the tournament last month.

The Irish rock band U2 added star power to the finals, with drummer Larry Mullen Jnr flipping the coin before the boys’ Shield final, while Bono, the Edge and Adam Clayton applauded from the sidelines.

Brazil’s boys’ team beat India in the cup final, sparking jubilant celebrations.

Meanwhile, Mexico’s girls’ team won the girls’ cup division against Kenya. Indonesia’s boys and Brazil’s girls topped the Shield divisions.

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