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Homeless World Cup 2017 at Oslo City Hall Square

Oslo, Norway

About the project

From 29 August to 5 September 2017, Oslo's City Hall Square was the stage for the Homeless World Cup: more than 500 players from 49 nations competed in the street football tournament for people affected by homelessness.

Three pitches in front of City Hall

Three pitches were built on Rådhusplassen for the tournament. The photo shows the main pitch, a SoccerGround Portable measuring 22 x 16 m, in front of a packed stand, surrounded by the flags of the competing nations. The tournament was hosted by the Salvation Army (Frelsesarmeen) and opened by Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

The winners

Brazil won the men's final 4–3 against Mexico, and Mexico won the women's tournament. 2017 saw more women's teams take part than ever before since the tournament began.

Product info: SoccerGround Portable 22 x 16 m, goals 4 x 1.2 m, perimeter netting 3 m high