Name: Watching the World Cup from the ruins: Gazans left on the sidelines
Uploaded: 2026-06-17T15:45:02+08:00
Duration: 1 min 19 s
Description: While the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates fans worldwide, many in Gaza are struggling just to watch a match. Palestinian footballer Fadi Al-Arawi, displaced by war and living in a school shelter, relies on a flickering internet connection and a charged

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While the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates fans worldwide, many in Gaza are struggling just to watch a match. Palestinian footballer Fadi Al-Arawi, displaced by war and living in a school shelter, relies on a flickering internet connection and a charged laptop to follow the games. As drones buzz overhead and stadiums are transformed into tent camps, Gaza's players and fans say football feels farther away than ever.

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