Moroccan Fans Supporting Palestine Video Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
The Claim
A video shows football fans cheering for Palestine during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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A video of a football stadium crowd singing in support of Palestine went viral.
The video was allegedly shot at a World Cup stadium in Qatar during one of the final football matches.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be misleading.
The footage predates the World Cup Qatar 2022.
Did Moroccan fans support Palestinians at the 2022 World Cup?
The video dates back to 2019. It was already posted on YouTube and other social media platforms earlier.
Other videos of the crowds can also be seen above.
Raja vs. Hilal Al-Quds Club
The footage was filmed in September 2019, when Raja Club Athletic of Casablanca faced Hilal Al-Quds at the Mohamed V stadium in Casablanca.
Raja Casablanca won 1-0 over its counterpart before winning the return match in the sixteenth return final of the Arab Club Cup on October 3, 2019.
2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
The claim surfaced after 32 football teams from different nations were gathered in Qatar, which hosts the World Cup 2022 for the first time in the Arab World.
The tournament started on November 20 and will last till December 18.
Misbar has addressed many claims misattributed to the World Cup in Qatar.
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