November 9, 2026

In 1934 a team called “Palestine” entered the qualifying rounds of the World Cup, yet it included no Palestinian players.

This Al Jazeera World film tells how the team was drawn from the Jewish sporting movement under the British Mandate, and how football mirrored the struggle over who would define Palestine.

Related resources

Solidarity Rising

In solidarity with all oppressed peoples for the common pursuit of justice and freedom for all.

Registered in Sweden
Registration No. 802527-7537

Email: team@solidarityrising.com

Get posted