Which countries can a World Cup player represent?
Ever wonder why you don't have to be from a country to represent it in the World Cup? 👀⚽️
We tapped our Travel Correspondent JerryThink for a breakdown of FIFA's eligibility rules — and why some players like Folarin Balogun are suiting up for the team you might not expect.
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