Palestinian hopes for Wissam Abu Ali's return before AFC Asian Cup

Palestinian fans hope that national team striker Wissam Abu Ali can regain his fitness and return to the pitch in time to participate with the "Fida'i" in the AFC Asian Cup scheduled for January.

Abu Ali, the Columbus Crew forward, suffered an injury on April 13, 2026, during his team's match against Orlando City in the American League, which ended in a 1-1 draw, before tests revealed he had torn his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his right knee.

Despite the severity of the injury and the long recovery period, Palestinian fans are eagerly awaiting updates on Abu Ali's condition, hoping his readiness will allow him to return to the national team before the AFC Asian Cup, given his significant attacking value for the "Fida'i".