Sudan: Sudan's Dwarf Football Team keeps World Cup dream alive despite challenges.

SHOTLIST: KHARTOUM, SUDAN (AUGUST 19, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF SUDAN'S DWARF FOOTBALL TEAM TRAINING 2. DR. MOHAMMED NOUR KISHA, PRESIDENT OF SUDAN'S DWARF SPORTS FEDERATION SPEAKING TO REPORTER 3. VARIOUS OF PLAYERS TRAINING 4. MUHAMMED AHMED EL-HAC SPEAKING TO REPORTER KHARTOUM, SUDAN - AUGUST 19, 2026: Despite the extraordinary conditions caused by the civil war in Sudan, the country's Dwarf Football Team continues preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. Making its debut in the tournament, the team is training at a camp in the capital Khartoum ahead of the competition, which will be held from Nov. 20 to 30 and feature 24 countries. Facing more experienced opponents, the Sudanese players are determined to overcome the administrative and logistical challenges brought by the war and hold on to their dream of appearing on the world stage.