This Photo Does Not Show Emmanuel Macron at the 2022 World Cup Final
The Claim
The photo shows French president Emmanuel Macron during the World Cup final between Argentina and France.
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Social media users have shared an image purportedly showing French President Emmanuel Macron cheering on his country during the World Cup final between Argentina and France.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be misleading.
The image is outdated and unrelated to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
World Cup 2018 in Russia
The image was taken during the World Cup 2018 in Russia. It shows the French President supporting the French football team.
According to Agence France Presse, the photograph was shot during the final match between France and Croatia in Moscow on July 15, 2018.
The image also shows Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the left sitting and applauding.
Other images of Macron, Putin, and Infantino during Russia's 2018 World Cup final match between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium were posted by Getty Images.
The match ended as France won 4-3 over the Croatian team.
Argentina Beats France on Penalties
The image surfaced during the final match between Argentina and France.
The Argentinian team won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory against its counterpart.
Gonzalo Montiel’s spot-kick sealed a 4-2 win in the shoot-out for the South American side at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, December 18, after the two teams were tied at 3-3 at the end of extra time.
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