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World Cup 2022: 'I'm enjoying being able to practice my religion really well'

The first ever World Cup in a Muslim country is significant for Islamic players like Yunus Musah.

He was born in New York to Ghanaian parents, and spent years in the English football youth system but will face England for the USA.

The 19-year-old is at his debut World Cup and he told World Football in Qatar presenter Mani Djazmi he's enjoying the spiritual side of the tournament as well as the on field one.

Photo: Yunus Musah of United States poses during the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 portrait session. (Credit: FIFA via Getty Images)

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