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Deep roots: Majority of World Cup stars can trace their roots back to Africa

In football, representing your national team at an international game and scoring is always a feat any player would kill for but nothing beats the feeling of winning a major tournament, especially the FIFA World Cup.

On Monday, Timothy Weah became the first player to score for the United States in the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar when he scored against Wales in the 36th minute in a match that ended 1-1.

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