Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain’s World Cup win

Published: Jul 20, 2026 1:21 PM • Updated: Jul 20, 2026 4:25 PM • Original source

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Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain’s World Cup win

Thousands of Palestinians gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain as a gesture of appreciation for what they see as the country’s support for Palestinians during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

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