World Cup Qatar 2022

World Cup Qatar 2022

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022. It will be the 22nd edition of the tournament, and the first to be hosted in the Arab world.

Jürgen Klopp Did Not Say That Liverpool Is Signing With Sofyan Amrabat
Fact Check
30th December 2022
Jürgen Klopp Did Not Say That Liverpool Is Signing With Sofyan Amrabat
The Claim :

Jürgen Klopp said: “We are working on signing Sofyan Amrabat. I consider him to be the best player in the World Cup.”
Fake
The Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo With Messi on the Screen Is Fake
Fact Check
16th December 2022
The Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo With Messi on the Screen Is Fake
The Claim :

A photo shows Cristiano Ronaldo posing in front of a TV screen featuring a Messi match. 
Fake
German News Outlet Spreads Misinformation About Moroccan Football Players
Misbar Blog
16th December 2022
German News Outlet Spreads Misinformation About Moroccan Football Players
Rend Beiruti Rend Beiruti
Did Hakim Ziyech Give Away His 2022 World Cup Bonuses to the Poor?
Misbar Blog
16th December 2022
Did Hakim Ziyech Give Away His 2022 World Cup Bonuses to the Poor?
Wesam Abo Marq Wesam Abo Marq
This Video Does Not Show a Mexican Boxer Invading the Pitch to Beat Lionel Messi
Fact Check
14th December 2022
This Video Does Not Show a Mexican Boxer Invading the Pitch to Beat Lionel Messi
The Claim :

A Mexican boxer invaded the Argentina-Netherlands match to beat Lionel Messi for disrespecting Mexico's flag.
Misleading
The Video of Louis van Gaal Supporting Morocco’s World Cup Team Is Old
Fact Check
14th December 2022
The Video of Louis van Gaal Supporting Morocco’s World Cup Team Is Old
The Claim :

The video shows Dutch coach Louis van Gaal expressing his support and encouragement for Morocco's national team during the World Cup tournament in Qatar.
Misleading
Youssef En-Nesyri Did Not Break Cristiano Ronaldo’s Highest Headed Goal
Fact Check
13th December 2022
Youssef En-Nesyri Did Not Break Cristiano Ronaldo’s Highest Headed Goal
The Claim :

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the highest headed goal with a height of 2.78 meters.
Misleading
Yassine Bounou Did Not Recently Make This Statement About Speaking in Arabic
Fact Check
12th December 2022
Yassine Bounou Did Not Recently Make This Statement About Speaking in Arabic
The Claim :

Yassine Bounou, the Moroccan team’s goalkeeper, recently refused to speak any language other than Arabic saying: "It is not my proble

Misleading
Messi’s World Cup Rule Breaches: Will He Be Punished?
Misbar Blog
10th December 2022
Messi’s World Cup Rule Breaches: Will He Be Punished?
Misbar's Editorial Team Misbar's Editorial Team
The New York Times Did Not Publish This Article About Moroccan Fans
Fact Check
9th December 2022
The New York Times Did Not Publish This Article About Moroccan Fans
The Claim :

The New York Times published an article featuring photos of Moroccan football fans. The article is titled “Famine Appears on the Faces of Moroccans.”
Fake
Sergio Ramos and Luis Enrique's World Cup Selfie Is Digitally Altered
Fact Check
8th December 2022
Sergio Ramos and Luis Enrique's World Cup Selfie Is Digitally Altered
The Claim :

A selfie shows PSG defender Sergio Ramos mocking Spain's coach Luis Enrique on screen.
Fake
Old Photos of Son Heung-min’s Post-match Tears Resurface Online
Fact Check
7th December 2022
Old Photos of Son Heung-min’s Post-match Tears Resurface Online
The Claim :

Two photos show South Korean footballer Son Heung-min sobbing after losing a 2022 World Cup match.
Misleading
The Video Does Not Show World Cup Fans Singing Calm Down
Fact Check
7th December 2022
The Video Does Not Show World Cup Fans Singing Calm Down
The Claim :

In the video, fans can be seen singing "Calm Down" by Rema at a World Cup stadium in Qatar.
Misleading
These Photos Do Not Show Canelo Alvarez’s Home After Threatening Messi
Fact Check
6th December 2022
These Photos Do Not Show Canelo Alvarez’s Home After Threatening Messi
The Claim :

Two images show Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez's home after he threatened Lionel Messi.
Misleading
Jude Bellingham Is Not the First World Cup Player Under 20 to Score
Fact Check
6th December 2022
Jude Bellingham Is Not the First World Cup Player Under 20 to Score
The Claim :

Jude Bellingham was the first player to score a goal and provide an assist at a World Cup before turning 20.
Fake
Messi and Inter Miami Are Not Negotiating for Next Season
Fact Check
6th December 2022
Messi and Inter Miami Are Not Negotiating for Next Season
The Claim :

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are close to a deal that would make him the highest-paid MLS player.
Fake
This Video of Roni Is Not From the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Fact Check
5th December 2022
This Video of Roni Is Not From the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The Claim :

Video shows the Brazilian footballer Roni handing a shirt to his former teacher during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Misleading
Lionel Messi Did Not Break the Record of Most World Cup Goals by an Argentine
Fact Check
5th December 2022
Lionel Messi Did Not Break the Record of Most World Cup Goals by an Argentine
The Claim :

Lionel Messi passed Diego Maradona for most world cup goals by an Argentine. 
Misleading
Video of a Fan Smuggling an Alcohol Flask Into a Stadium Was Not Shot in Qatar
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
Misinformation Following the Japanese Loss to Costa Rica at 2022 World Cup
Misbar Blog
4th December 2022
Misinformation Following the Japanese Loss to Costa Rica at 2022 World Cup
Wesam Abo Marq Wesam Abo Marq
Photo of 'Stranger Things' Stars Was Not Taken During the 2022 World Cup
Fact Check
2nd December 2022
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.
Misleading
34 Australian World Cup Players Were Not Recently Charged With Doping
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
This is Not the First World Cup Referee
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
Messi Did Not Give the MOTM Award to Mac Allister
Fact Check
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
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
Video of England and Wales Fans Fighting Was Not Shot in Qatar
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
The Video of a Kite Flying Into a Stadium Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
This Video Does Not Show Ghanim Al Muftah Meeting Zakir Naik in Qatar Recently
Fact Check
27th November 2022
This Video Does Not Show Ghanim Al Muftah Meeting Zakir Naik in Qatar Recently
The Claim :

A video shows the Islamic preacher Zakir Naik meeting the motivational speaker Ghanim al Muftah during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Misleading
This Video of Brazil’s Footballers Dancing Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
The Video of a Knight Is Not From the Opening of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Fact Check
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. 
Misleading
Visual Misinformation Related to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Misbar Blog
26th November 2022
Visual Misinformation Related to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Misbar's Editorial Team Misbar's Editorial Team
Saudi Arabia Ended Argentina’s Unbeaten Streak Since 2019, Not 2017
Fact Check
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.
Misleading
This Photo of Zakir Naik and Other Islamic Preachers Was Not Taken During World Cup Qatar 2022
Fact Check
25th November 2022
This Photo of Zakir Naik and Other Islamic Preachers Was Not Taken During World Cup Qatar 2022
The Claim :

A photo shows Zakir Naik and other Islamic preachers recently praying together in Qatar.
Misleading
Video of Islamic Prayers Was Not Taken in the 2022 World Cup Stadiums
Fact Check
24th November 2022
Video of Islamic Prayers Was Not Taken in the 2022 World Cup Stadiums
The Claim :

A video depicts Islamic prayers at one of Qatar's 2022 World Cup stadiums.
Misleading
Footage of a Fan Taking Her Top Off Was Not Taken During the 2022 World Cup
Fact Check
23rd November 2022
Footage of a Fan Taking Her Top Off Was Not Taken During the 2022 World Cup
The Claim :

A video shows a fan taking her top off during the 2022 World Cup.
Misleading
Morgan Freeman Did Not Announce Converting to Islam
Fact Check
21st November 2022
Morgan Freeman Did Not Announce Converting to Islam
The Claim :

The American actor Morgan Freeman has converted to Islam during the opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Fake
This Video Does Not Show Qatar Opening the FIFA World Cup 2022 With Quran Recitations
Fact Check
19th November 2022
This Video Does Not Show Qatar Opening the FIFA World Cup 2022 With Quran Recitations
The Claim :

A video shows Qatar opening the 2022 World Cup with Quran recitations.
Misleading
beIN Sports Did Not Announce a Delay in Its World Cup Broadcast
Fact Check
19th November 2022
beIN Sports Did Not Announce a Delay in Its World Cup Broadcast
The Claim :

beIN Sports MENA announced that it will broadcast the 2022 World Cup games on a three-minute delay to prevent broadcasting any inappropriate images.
Fake
This Video Does Not Depict Saudi Forces in Qatar Securing the 2022 World Cup
Fact Check
18th November 2022
This Video Does Not Depict Saudi Forces in Qatar Securing the 2022 World Cup
The Claim :

The video shows Saudi forces arriving in Qatar to secure the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Misleading
An Unfounded Maradona Quote About the World Cup Resurfaces Online
Misbar Blog
15th November 2022
An Unfounded Maradona Quote About the World Cup Resurfaces Online
Wesam Abo Marq Wesam Abo Marq
Son Heung-min Will Not Miss World Cup Qatar 2022
Fact Check
10th November 2022
Son Heung-min Will Not Miss World Cup Qatar 2022
The Claim :

The South Korean football player Son Heung-min will be absent from World Cup Qatar 2022.
Fake
Salah and Mahrez Are Not Among BeIN Sports’ Pundits for the World Cup
Fact Check
22nd October 2022
Salah and Mahrez Are Not Among BeIN Sports’ Pundits for the World Cup
The Claim :

Liverpool's star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City's star Riyad Mahrez will join beIN SPORTS' 2022 World Cup punditry team next month.
Fake