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World Cup: 23% of players represent a country other than their birthplace

96 players born in France competed in the last World Cup for other countries.

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The fact

This phenomenon, called the 'World Cup diaspora', reflects migration and national team recruitment strategies.

It highlights the evolution of national identities in modern football.

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