Egypt’s historic victory in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup also provided a rare opportunity for joy to the besieged and oppressed people of Gaza.
In the videos spread on social media, it can be seen that a large number of Palestinian citizens are watching the match in bombed-out buildings and makeshift tents.
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After the victory of Egypt, the people expressed their happiness, many children had Egyptian flags painted on their faces.
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Palestinian football fans also celebrated Egypt’s victory on social media.
A user from Gaza wrote that this is probably the first time he is watching the World Cup with such enthusiasm.
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According to him, the most beautiful sight of Egypt’s victory was when thousands of people left their tents and destroyed their houses to watch the match, where laughter and sounds of joy were heard everywhere, as if people gave their few good moments to life despite all the difficulties.
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It is worth remembering that after the victory, the Egyptian leader hung the Palestinian flag in the square and named this victory in the name of the Palestinian people and martyrs.
