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For Gaza Christians, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war

For Gaza Christians, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war

Monday, July 20, 2026

(OSV News) — Heated rivalries among soccer fans bubbled to the surface in the lead-up to the World Cup Final that ultimately saw Spain clinch a 1-0 victory over Argentina in… The post For Gaza Christians, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war first appeared on OSV News.

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