A World Cup player's success is generating pride among certain communities. Deniz Undav, a 29-year-old striker, is playing for Germany in the tournament. He has Yazidi and Kurdish heritage, which is notable because these communities do not have their own World Cup teams.

Further details about Undav's World Cup performance and its impact on his communities are available from KPRC 2 Houston, including how he has become a surprise star of the tournament.