More than 500 players from 48 countries gathered for the tournament, which runs through Saturday in Oslo. Besides sport, the Homeless World Cup's goal is to give participating players a sense of purpose and belonging, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
The tournament, which is organized by The Salvation Army Norway, is taking place at Oslo's City Hall Square, Radhusplassen and is free to the public. At nearby Nobel Peace Center, The Cities Ending Homelessness Forum is exploring solutions, while discussing women's homelessness and gender-based violence, drug and alcohol addiction, loneliness and social work.
