Can Palestine’s Soccer Team Make Its First-Ever World Cup?

The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas has been the biggest story in the world for months. And it’s been devastating for Palestinians in Gaza, where more than 30,000 people have been killed. But through it all, the Palestine national football team has continued to compete, as it seeks a World Cup bid for the first time ever. 

So with their fourth of six qualifying matches scheduled for Tuesday, ESPN investigative reporter T.J. Quinn tells us what he’s learned about the team, and how in the player’s eyes, just being on the pitch sends a powerful message to their people and the world.

T.J. Quinn’s Report: Palestinian men’s soccer team unites amid Israel-Hamas conflict

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