Sacramento, California, is hosting the 2023 Homeless World Cup, an attempt to change perceptions on and encourage rehabilitation of the homeless.
The soccer tournament includes national teams with players from around the world who have been homeless within the past year.
The event concludes this weekend, following a three-year post-pandemic hiatus.
By some estimates, homelessness in Sacramento increased 68% from 2020 to 2022, a situation that continues to worsen despite growing attempts at providing aid and support.