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Video of a Fan Smuggling an Alcohol Flask Into a Stadium Was Not Shot in Qatar
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4th December 2022
Video of a Fan Smuggling an Alcohol Flask Into a Stadium Was Not Shot in Qatar
The Claim : A video shows a fan smuggling alcohol into a World Cup stadium in Qatar.
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34 Australian World Cup Players Were Not Recently Charged With Doping
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2nd December 2022
34 Australian World Cup Players Were Not Recently Charged With Doping
The Claim : Thirty-four Australian players have been charged with doping during the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
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This is Not the First World Cup Referee
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2nd December 2022
This is Not the First World Cup Referee
The Claim : The image depicts the first referee for the first World Cup tournament in history.
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FIFA Did Not Recently Rank Morocco as the 12th Globally
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2nd December 2022
FIFA Did Not Recently Rank Morocco as the 12th Globally
The Claim : Morocco’s national team ascended to 12th rank, according to the new ranking issued by the FIFA.
Fake
Messi Did Not Give the MOTM Award to Mac Allister
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1st December 2022
Messi Did Not Give the MOTM Award to Mac Allister
The Claim : Lionel Messi was given the “Man of the Match” (MOTM) award vs. Poland by FIFA. Messi gave the award to Mac Allister to boost his morale.
Fake
Moroccan Fans Supporting Palestine Video Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
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29th November 2022
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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This Photo Does Not Show Georgina Rodríguez During the World Cup Qatar 2022
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29th November 2022
This Photo Does Not Show Georgina Rodríguez During the World Cup Qatar 2022
The Claim : The image shows Georgina Rodriguez as the first fan to attend the recent match between Portugal and Ghana.
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This Video Does Not Show Cameroon Fans Attacking Embolo’s House
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29th November 2022
This Video Does Not Show Cameroon Fans Attacking Embolo’s House
The Claim : A video shows Cameroonian fans attacking Breel Embolo's family home after he scored against his country.
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Sadio Mané Tweet Is From a Fake Account
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29th November 2022
Sadio Mané Tweet Is From a Fake Account
The Claim : "We're all Morocco today," Sadio Mané tweeted
Fake
Neymar Will Not Miss the Rest of the 2022 World Cup Due to Injury
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29th November 2022
Neymar Will Not Miss the Rest of the 2022 World Cup Due to Injury
The Claim : Due to an ankle injury, Neymar will miss the remainder of the 2022 World Cup.
Fake
Video of England and Wales Fans Fighting Was Not Shot in Qatar
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28th November 2022
Video of England and Wales Fans Fighting Was Not Shot in Qatar
The Claim : A video shows England and Wales fans fighting in Qatar.
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The Video of a Kite Flying Into a Stadium Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
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28th November 2022
The Video of a Kite Flying Into a Stadium Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
The Claim : A video shows a fan sending a kite into the goal during the World Cup Qatar 2022 matches.
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Fan ArrestVideo Was Not Taken at the 2022 World Cup
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27th November 2022
Fan ArrestVideo Was Not Taken at the 2022 World Cup
The Claim : A video shows an Ecuadorian fan being arrested for celebrating "inappropriately" during the Ecuador vs. Netherlands World Cup 2022 match.
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Saudi Arabia Will Not Gift Players Rolls-Royces After Defeating Argentina
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27th November 2022
Saudi Arabia Will Not Gift Players Rolls-Royces After Defeating Argentina
The Claim : Saudi Arabia players will each receive a Rolls-Royce for beating Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.
Fake
Ali Albulayhi Did Not Ask Lionel Messi To Convert to Islam
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27th November 2022
Ali Albulayhi Did Not Ask Lionel Messi To Convert to Islam
The Claim : A video clip shows a leaked conversation during which the Saudi National Team player Ali Albulayhi asked Lionel Messi to convert to Islam.
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This Video of Brazil’s Footballers Dancing Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
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26th November 2022
This Video of Brazil’s Footballers Dancing Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
The Claim : A video shows players of Brazil’s national football team dancing as they enter the Lusail Stadium.
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The Video of a Knight Is Not From the Opening of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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26th November 2022
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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Saudi Arabia Ended Argentina’s Unbeaten Streak Since 2019, Not 2017
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25th November 2022
Saudi Arabia Ended Argentina’s Unbeaten Streak Since 2019, Not 2017
The Claim : Saudi Arabia broke Argentina’s 36-game unbeaten streak that lasted since 2017.
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This Woman Did Not Shave Her Hair After Saudi Arabia Won the Match Against Argentina
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25th November 2022
This Woman Did Not Shave Her Hair After Saudi Arabia Won the Match Against Argentina
The Claim : A video shows an Iranian journalist shaving her head after Saudi Arabia won the match against Argentina. 
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These Scenes Were Not Captured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
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24th November 2022
These Scenes Were Not Captured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The Claim : A video shows Arab football fans in Qatar yelling at an Israeli football fan.A photo shows Moroccan and Israeli World Cup fans in Qatar.
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