Qatar hosts the World Cup later this year but there's also a different kind of World Cup event taking place right before that many may not be aware of.

It's the Street Child World Cup, and it will welcome 28 teams from 24 countries just over a month before the mega-event kicks off.

Taking place in October, the tournament, the fourth so far, will see at-risk girls and boys playing football to champion the rights of street children worldwide.

Meet Drika Santos, the chief coach of Brazil's girls team.

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