Defence Minister Khawaja Asif congratulated Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 and expressed solidarity with Palestine in a social media post following the final.
In a post on X, the defence minister wrote: “Millions of hands were raised in prayer all over the world for Spain’s victory. Viva España, Viva Palestine.”
His message came after Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to claim the FIFA World Cup title, securing the country’s second world championship.
The minister’s remarks linked Spain’s victory with a message of support for Palestine, reflecting Pakistan’s longstanding diplomatic position on the Palestinian cause.
The post drew attention on social media as football fans and users reacted to both Spain’s World Cup triumph and the minister’s expression of solidarity with Palestine.
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