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The Other World Cup Final: Unrecognized Nations Compete for Glory

Half a world away from the FIFA World Cup final in Brazil, a soccer tournament for stateless nations crowned an almost unheard-of champion.
Countea de Nissa's players hold the trophy aloft as they celebrate their victory in the final.
Countea de Nissa's players hold the trophy aloft as they celebrate their victory in the final. Jacob Balzani Loov / Transterra Media