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Gaza’s football fans follow World Cup matches despite hardships

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English June 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM

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Gaza’s football fans once watched the World Cup from the comfort of their homes. Now, displaced in schools and tents, they face power cuts, sparse internet access and the threat of Israeli attacks.

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