'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Refugee footballers like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies are competing in the World Cup, sharing their stories of fleeing conflict and finding new lives in their adopted countries.

• Antonio Rudiger, Alphonso Davies, and Nestory Irankunda are refugee players participating in the World Cup with Germany, Canada, and Australia respectively.
• Rudiger's family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, with his uncle hiding children in a rice sack to avoid rebel abduction.
• The UNHCR highlights refugee players as examples of what is possible when displaced youth find safety and opportunity.
• US refugee admissions dropped significantly under Trump, contrasting with Canada's increased refugee acceptance over the past decade.