Palestinian-American kids find inspiration, and escape, on the soccer pitch

NPR News Saturday 20 June 2026, 10:00 UTC By Jasmine Garsd 1 min read

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A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.(Image credit: José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR)

A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.

(Image credit: José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR)

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