Sacramento will be the first US host of the Homeless World Cup (HWC), a world-class soccer tournament focused on bringing hope, healing, and inspiration through sport.

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 12: Woman's Team USA members Sadiya (cq) Franchesco (cq), 20, of Charlotte, North Carolina, originally of Ethiopia, Elizabeth Khin (cq), 20, of Charlotte, North Carolina, originally of Myanmar, and Sienna Jackson, 24, of Sacramento, take a lunch break with other international teams at the Homeless World Cup (HWC) soccer tournament, on the campus of California State University, Sacramento on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Sacramento, CA. Sacramento will be the first US host of the Homeless World Cup (HWC), a world-class soccer tournament focused on bringing hope, healing, and inspiration through sport. California's capitol city will host the 20th anniversary of the HWC which will bring together over 300 athletes representing more than 30 countries and 40 teams for a week of free, fast-paced matches at California State University, Sacramento. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)