Under the shadow of war that hangs over the Middle East, this summer’s World Cup has provided flashes of diversion, pride and solidarity. A record eight Arab teams qualified for th

Under the shadow of war that hangs over the Middle East, this summer’s World Cup has provided flashes of diversion, pride and solidarity. A record eight Arab teams qualified for this year’s World Cup, alongside those of other Muslim-majority nations. Link World Cup offers war-weary Middle East a welcome diversion International soccer has provided flashes of pride and solidarity, and an antidote to everyday suffering.