This Video Does Not Depict Saudi Forces in Qatar Securing the 2022 World Cup
The Claim
The video shows Saudi forces arriving in Qatar to secure the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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A video that purports to show the arrival of Saudi forces in Qatar to protect the World Cup competitions has gone viral on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The video does not show Saudi forces arriving in Qatar to secure the World Cup.
The footage shows marine forces commemorating the Saudi National Day at Jeddah's Waterfront.
Marine Forces Celebrating the Saudi National Day
Misbar’s team reviewed the visuals that appeared in the footage and found them to be the slogan of the Saudi National Day commemoration in September 2021 and 2022.
Misbar found other videos of the vehicles taken from different angles and posted online in September 2021 and 2022 as Saudi Arabia celebrated its National Day in Jeddah.
Although our team could not find the original footage, many visual elements on the video confirm the clip was filmed in Jeddah, not Qatar.
Countries to Secure the World Cup Qatar 2022
According to the Security Committee of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, several countries have been invited to participate in the Watan Exercise to showcase their diverse skills and share their expertise.
These countries include Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Ireland, The United States of America, and France.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The claim began to circulate days before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, starting on November 20, 2022, where Saudi Arabia will compete in Group C alongside Argentina, Mexico, and Poland.
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