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Despite the US’ early Women’s World Cup exit, America’s influence on other competing nations is clear, with dozens of players born or raised in the United States representing national teams including Haiti, Jamaica and more.
The positive reactions of Africans to Morocco’s performance at the World Cup are not outliers. Sport has often challenged outsiders' view of Africa's regions as disparate and disconnected.
Many of the nations eliminated and still currently in the tournament have players who were foreign born, but opted to play for their parent’s home country.