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Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war

Al Jazeera Thursday 18 June 2026, 20:18 UTC 1 min read
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Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents, but many can barely watch amid fuel shortages and fear of Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid reports from Gaza where survival now leaves little room for football. Published On 18 Jun 2026

Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents, but many can barely watch amid fuel shortages and fear of Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid reports from Gaza where survival now leaves little room for football. Published On 18 Jun 2026
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