Activists form human Palestine flag at World Cup opener in Mexico City

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Mexico

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Activists form human Palestine flag at World Cup opener in Mexico City

Pro-Palestinian activists gathered in Mexico City during the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to form a giant human Palestinian flag. The action aimed to keep the Palestinian struggle in the spotlight during one of the world's most-watched sporting events.

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