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Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates

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Egypt has won the World Cup. The team's coach dedicated the victory to Palestine, drawing celebration across the region. According to Al Jazeera, residents in Gaza gathered to watch the match at public screenings, celebrating despite the destruction surrounding them—a rare moment of collective joy in a place marked by ongoing hardship.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/4/egypt-coach-ded...

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