These Photos Do Not Show Argentina Fans in Doha
The Claim
Two photos show Argentine fans in Doha, Qatar, for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
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Social media users have recently shared two photos purportedly showing Argentine fans in Doha for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and discovered it to be misleading.
The two photos are old and not from Argentine fan gatherings in Doha during Qatar World Cup 2022.
Copa America Fans Celebrate
The first photo was published in July 2021.
It depicts Argentine fans in Buenos Aires celebrating winning Copa America.
In July 2021, Argentine fans took to the streets to celebrate their country's Copa America victory over Brazil at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Wembley Stadium Crowd
The second photo shows a crowd in London's Wembley Stadium in June 2022.
The photo was taken prior to Argentina's match against Italy in the Finalissima Cup.
The Finalissima is an official intercontinental football match hosted by CONMEBOL and contested by the Copa América and UEFA European Championship winners.
Argentina won the 2021 Copa América, making it the country's 15th overall victory in the tournament.
2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The claim started circulating days before Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup, which begins on November 20.
Qatar will be the first Arab country to host the event.
The first 2022 World Cup match will be between Qatar and Ecuador.
The Argentine national team will face the Saudi Arabian national team on November 22 at Lusail Stadium.
Argentina will be competing in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland.
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