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Activists form human Palestine flag at World Cup opener in Mexico City

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English June 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Mexico City during the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to form a giant human Palestinian flag. Organisers said the action sought to keep the Palestinian struggle in the spotlight during one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.

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