The Video of a Knight Is Not From the Opening of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The Claim
A video shows a knight lighting a torch during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony.
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Social media users recently widely shared a video purporting to show a knight lighting a torch during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. The video dates back to 2006.
Doha 2006 Asian Games
Upon conducting a reverse image search, Misbar’s team found that the video shows HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the captain of the Qatari International Endurance team, lighting the cauldron during the 2006 Asian Games held at Doha, Qatar.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The claim is being circulating following the opening of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar kicked off in Doha’s Al Bayt Stadium on 20 November 2022 with an opening ceremony that included Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman.
The tournament will last till December 18.
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