At the 2026 World Cup, Iraqi Shias reconcile celebration with grief during holy month
- Soccer fans usually feel upbeat emotions when watching their national team play in a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.
- But for Iraqi supporters like Hassan Jaber, his country's participation in this year's tournament is eliciting conflicting feelings.
- "On one hand, we haven't made it in 40 years.
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- Soccer fans usually feel upbeat emotions when watching their national team play in a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.
- But for Iraqi supporters like Hassan Jaber, his country's participation in this year's tournament is eliciting conflicting feelings.
- "On one hand, we haven't made it in 40 years.
Sources: CBC