Photo of 'Stranger Things' Stars Was Not Taken During the 2022 World Cup
The Claim
Stars of “Stranger Things” were photographed during the World Cup Qatar 2022.
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During the World Cup Qatar 2022, a photo featuring the cast of “Stranger Things” was shared online.
The image allegedly shows the stars supporting Argentina in the World Cup.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be misleading.
The image is outdated. It shows the American series “Stranger Things” cast in Argentina in December 2018.
The image surfaced in 2018 as users and websites mentioned that the actors went to Argentina for a promotional tour of the series.
Getty also published images of the squad after the Stranger Things panel during day 2 of Argentina Comic Con 2018 at Costa Salguero on December 08, 2018, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Stranger Things Series
“Stranger Things” is an American science fiction Netflix series known as one of the most-watched TV shows. It made history with 1.3 billion hours of viewing time in its first 28 days of streaming.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The claim circulates as Qatar hosts the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup with the participation of 32 football teams from all over the world. The tournament began on November 20 and will last till December 18.
Misbar has previously addressed several claims misattributed to the World Cup.
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