Palestine at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup: A Conversation with Player Ahmad Al-Qaq

In this episode of This Is Palestine, Diana Buttu speaks with midfielder Ahmed Al-Qaq about his journey from North Carolina to the Palestinian national team. Born and raised in the United States to Palestinian parents, Ahmed reflects on choosing to represent Palestine, the emotional experience of wearing the Palestinian jersey for the first time, and the bonds formed between players from Gaza, the West Bank, and the diaspora.

This is a conversation about identity, belonging, representation, and what it means to play for Palestine on the world stage.