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A photograph of Gaza’s soccer players, captured amid war‑torn streets, was removed from a French festival and swapped for a cyclists’ image, sparking discussion about artistic freedom and the resilience of a community.
The JAB Classic, launched by Philadelphia-born Jared Armstrong, brings NBA talent, live music and court renovations to Philadelphia and Israel, aiming to foster unity and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of prejudice.
A penalty shootout victory in Arlington propelled Egypt to the round of 16 for the first time, sparking emotional tributes and national congratulations.
The killing of 32‑year‑old goalkeeper Saleem Khader al‑Ashqar, who died while seeking cooking gas for his pregnant wife, reflects a grim pattern of over a thousand Palestinian athletes lost since the war began.
In Gaza, where electricity flickers and homes are reduced to rubble, fans crowd into makeshift cafés and tents to follow the World Cup, clinging to the sport as a rare source of unity and hope.
Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub is stranded in Mexico City, waiting for a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His struggle reflects wider visa restrictions on Palestinian passport holders and a diplomatic clash between FIFA, Israel, and the United States.
Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub waits in Mexico City for a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 World Cup, a tournament overshadowed by visa denials, diplomatic friction and calls for sanctions against Israel.
The United States denied a visa to Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, preventing his attendance at the 2026 World Cup opening match, amid wider disputes over Israeli participation and visa restrictions.
In the dusty fields of Al‑Mawasi, a former Gaza footballer organizes makeshift matches that bring together displaced families, offering a brief respite from war‑scarred reality.