World Cup Spirit Unbroken: Gazans Watch from the Rubble

In the war-torn streets of Gaza, the beautiful game prevails. Despite the devastation of bombed-out buildings and the daily struggle for survival, football fans are gathering around makeshift screens to follow the World Cup fixtures. One resilient fan captures the sentiment: 'Despite everything we are suffering, we will watch the matches.' The group stage has brought moments of joy and distraction, with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's Egypt drawing crowds. Even as the knockout rounds approach,...