World Cup 2026: Faith and football
From prayers on the pitch to cursing the opposing team, faith and religious belief have been prominent this World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Ruby Zaman explains.
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World Cup 2026: Faith and football
From prayers on the pitch to cursing the opposing team, faith and religious belief have been prominent this World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Ruby Zaman explains.
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