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Middle EastPublished: 8 July 2026 at 10:37

Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble, cheer for Egypt

Hundreds of Gaza residents gathered to watch the World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina from amid the rubble, cheering for neighboring Egypt.

Foto: BBC World

Hundreds of football fans in Gaza gathered to watch the World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina from amid the rubble. The fans cheered enthusiastically for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza. The match provided a moment of joy amid the devastation, with supporters watching from destroyed buildings and debris.

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