The Palestinian Sports Network interviewed Palestinians in the refugee camps in Lebanon about their reaction to Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19, 2026. Sharing a widely-held sentiment among Palestinians, they cheered the result in the international football tournament, noting that the Spanish people had shown a high level of moral support for Palestine and outrage against the U.S.-“Israeli” genocide in Gaza.

In particular, they praised Lamine Yamal, the 19-year-old player who is one of the stars of the Spanish team, whose video raising the Palestinian flag after his victory with FC Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga championship.