World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance

Gaza City, the Gaza Strip – In what remains of the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, Ali Tafesh chases the ball while leaning on his crutches, exchanging passes with his teammates from Gaza Al-Irada - the will of Gaza - a football club made up of amputee players. The stadium is far removed from the grandiose arenas that will host the World Cup 2026 in North America beginning on Thursday. …