For residents of Gaza, the World Cup provides a fleeting respite from the relentless hardships of war, displacement, and power outages. Many fans struggle to watch matches due to fuel shortages and the constant threat of Israeli airstrikes. Al Jazeera's Maram Humaid reports that survival has taken precedence over football in the besieged enclave.
World Cup offers rare escape for Gazans amid war and blackouts
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June 19, 2026 · 1:07 AM