# Oscar-winning Spanish actor displays Palestinian flag at World Cup match

A Spanish actor who won an Oscar raised a Palestinian flag during a World Cup match, drawing attention to the Palestinian cause. The gesture at the high-profile sporting event amplifies political symbolism on a global stage.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/15/spains-oscar-winning-actor-raises-palestine-flag-at-world-cup-match?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:02:53 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/19/nyc-swells-with-spanish-argentinian-fans-anticipating-world-cup-glory?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:10:20 +0000