For 90 minutes, the World Cup gives us something the genocide has tried to take away: a sense of community, a sense of normality, and a moment of pure celebration.
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July 13, 2026
For 90 minutes, the World Cup gives us something the genocide has tried to take away: a sense of community, a sense of normality, and a moment of pure celebration.
Palestinians wave Egyptian flags as they gather to watch Egypt’s World Cup match in Gaza City, on July 4, 2026.(Ahmed Younis / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)
Gaza—When I first heard the 2026 World Cup was about to begin, I barely paid attention.
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