Despite the war, football remains alive in Gaza. Since the 2026 World Cup began, Palestinians in the Strip have eagerly awaited every match. Reports and videos show people gathering in shelters and tents. They watch the games on simple screens set up among the rubble. Arab teams received special attention, especially the Egyptian national team. Their matches dominated the local scene, with cheers erupting during every game. Families and children followed every detail until the final whistle. These victories provided rare moments of joy and a brief escape from the war. When “The Pharaohs” secured a historic win against Australia to…