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7 countries that played at World Cup during and after war

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Football has often stood as a symbol of unity and resilience, even in times of war. Across history, several countries have either emerged from conflict or endured it while still competing on football’s biggest stage: the FIFA World Cup.

Football has often stood as a symbol of unity and resilience, even in times of war. Across history, several countries have either emerged from conflict or endured it while still competing on football’s biggest stage: the FIFA World Cup. The post 7 countries that played at World Cup during and after war appeared first on Vanguard News.