2026.06.17 15:45 GMT+8

Watching the World Cup from the ruins: Gazans left on the sidelines

Updated 2026.06.17 15:45 GMT+8
CGTN

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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