For one Yemeni, World Cup serves as a marker of war and peace (opens original article in a new tab)

A Yemeni football fan faces challenges in watching the World Cup due to power cuts and fuel shortages, but continues to follow the tournament as a source of relief from ongoing conflicts and economic hardship.

• Adel Mohsen, a Yemeni football fan, struggles to watch the World Cup due to power outages and fuel shortages in Mukalla.
• Despite economic hardship and war, Adel has followed every World Cup since 1982, viewing football as a source of relief from Yemen's crises.
• The 2026 World Cup in Mukalla was watched by few spectators due to low team popularity and limited access to matches.