Over a billion people watched players like Paul Pogba and Luka Modric represent their countries in the World Cup final. Few players get the opportunity to play in such a massive event, but with so many soccer-mad countries in the world it is always meaningful to pull on a national team jersey.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Adam Najem didn't play in the World Cup final, but now he will get the chance to represent the country of his father after accepting a call-up to the Afghanistan national team. The Lions of Khurasan are set to face off with Palestine in an international friendly on August 19.