Argentina’s Goalkeeper Did Not Convert to Islam
The Claim
A video shows Argentina's goalkeeper converting to Islam during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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A video purportedly showing Argentina's goalkeeper converting to Islam during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has gone viral on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
After conducting a thorough reverse image search, Misbar found that the man seen in the viral video is not the Argentine goalkeeper.
This Man Is Not the Argentina Goalkeeper
Misbar's team conducted research on the official FIFA website to learn more about goalkeepers from Argentina.
None of Argentina's three official goalkeepers resemble the man seen in the viral video who converted to Islam.
Argentina's main three goalkeepers are Damian Martinez, Geronimo Rulli, and Franco Armani.
Argentine Fan Accepts Islam in Qatar
Local media outlets reported the conversion of an Argentina fan to Islam in Qatar during the World Cup.
The video caption reads, "An Argentine fan accepted Islam at Souq Waqif Mosque during his residence in Qatar to attend his team's World Cup matches."
Argentine Won the 2022 World Cup
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup after a thrilling final against France.
Angel Di Maria scored Argentina's second goal, adding to Messi's two goals scored earlier in the game.
With two minutes of extra time remaining, Kylian Mbappé completed his hat trick with a penalty, forcing the game into extra time.
The Argentine team won the penalty shootout 4-2 thanks to a penalty kick by Gonzalo Montiel.
France won the championship in 1998 and 2018.
Following victories in 1978 and 1986, Argentina was able to bring home its third World Cup trophy in this competition.
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