Faith on the pitch: Religion reveals its beauty at the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a celebration of many things — athleticism, teamwork, national pride, multiculturalism, and, yes, religious diversity.
From Muslim players who sink their knees into the soccer pitch and prostrate in gratitude to God after scoring a goal, to those who proudly sport Christian crosses, or organize prayer circles, faith is clearly present in this major global sporting event.
It’s a powerful reminder for the need for greater religious literacy at a time when faith identities can be maligned and used to divide, or simply undervalued or ignored as a driver of personal excellence, while providing emotional and mental solace...
Read the full OP-ED at: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/faith-on-the-pitch-religion-reveals-its-beauty-at-the-world-cup/