Boy born with 12 toes can finally play football in time for 2026 World Cup

Abubakarr was born with six toes on each foot, a condition known as polydactyly, which made it difficult for him to run without tripping. (Mercy Ships via SWNS)

By Amy Reast

A football-mad six-year-old boy born with 12 toes can finally play with his friends after life-changing polydactyly surgery — just in time for the 2026 World Cup.

Boy born with 12 toes can finally play football in time for 2026 World Cup

(Mercy Ships via SWNS)

Boy born with 12 toes can finally play football in time for 2026 World Cup

(Mercy Ships via SWNS)

Boy born with 12 toes can finally play football in time for 2026 World Cup

(Mercy Ships via SWNS)

Boy born with 12 toes can finally play football in time for 2026 World Cup

(Mercy Ships via SWNS)

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