Qatar's Captain Did Not Wear a Palestinian Flag Armband in the 2022 World Cup Opener
The Claim
The Qatari national team captain, Hassan Al-Haydos, wore the Palestine flag armband in the opening game of the World Cup 2022.
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A photo that allegedly depicts Hassan Al-Haidous, the captain of Qatar's national team, donning a Palestinian flag armband during the 2022 World Cup is making the rounds on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be fake.
In Qatar's first match against Ecuador, Hassan Al-Haydos did not wear the Palestine armband.
According to photos uploaded to Getty Images, Hassan Al-Haydos was wearing a different armband in match photos.
The Qatari captain's armband, worn by Hassan Al-Haydos during the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador, is depicted in detail in this picture.
Michael Regan took the photo on November 20, 2022, for Getty Images.
Hassan Al-Haydos' armband bears the slogan "Football Unites the World."
Qatar’s Opening Match vs. Ecuador
Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup opener at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup
On November 20, the tournament's first match was played between Qatar and Ecuador.
The host country, Qatar, will face Senegal, the Netherlands, and Ecuador in Group A.
Due to its first loss in front of Ecuador, Qatar ranked last in the group before the Senegal and Netherlands match, which is set to be played on November 21.
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