He was diagnosed with atypical cancer when he was a baby and was given little chance of life: today he is playing in the 2026 World Cup with Canada
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Jayden Nelson overcame an illness that spread to his lungs. Marcelo Flores' injury opened a place for him to get on the squad list just hours before his debut.
Jayden Nelson overcame an illness that spread to his lungs.
Marcelo Flores' injury opened a place for him to get on the squad list just hours before his debut.
Speed, dribbling and resilience define the striker who "lives a dream."
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