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This clip of FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacting to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup is prompting discussion online. What do you think his response meant?

This clip of FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacting to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup is prompting discussion online. What do you think his response meant?

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An Argentina fan waves an Israeli flag during the team's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt. Some on social media viewed it as a provocation aimed at Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who dedicated his country's first World Cup knockout-stage victory to the people of Gaza.

An Argentina fan waves an Israeli flag during the team's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt. Some on social media viewed it as a provocation aimed at Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who dedicated his country's first World Cup knockout-stage victory to the people of Gaza.

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“From today until the very last day, we stand with you.” Athletic Bilbao fans printed this statement on a banner of a huge Palestinian flag, and held it up in the stadium during Tuesday’s #UCL fixture against Arsenal.

“From today until the very last day, we stand with you.” Athletic Bilbao fans printed this statement on a banner of a huge Palestinian flag, and held it up in the stadium during Tuesday’s #UCL fixture against Arsenal.

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A video circulating on social media appears to show Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands during celebrations after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
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A video circulating on social media appears to show Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands during celebrations after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

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516,809 views • 8 days ago

Haiti participated in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, and New York City's Haitian diaspora gathered at watching parties in the city's 'Little Haiti' neighbourhood. As Haiti's World Cup campaign ended, the team's fans reflected on it in interviews with Al Jazeera.
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Haiti participated in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, and New York City's Haitian diaspora gathered at watching parties in the city's 'Little Haiti' neighbourhood. As Haiti's World Cup campaign ended, the team's fans reflected on it in interviews with Al Jazeera.

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247,483 views • 20 days ago

Dreams of reaching the #FIFAWorldCup final for a third time were shattered when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain in the semifinal. But at a World Cup viewing party in Paris, many fans admitted the Spaniards were the better team. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler was there.
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Dreams of reaching the #FIFAWorldCup final for a third time were shattered when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain in the semifinal. But at a World Cup viewing party in Paris, many fans admitted the Spaniards were the better team. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler was there.

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15,628 views • 1 day ago

Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned as they watched their team’s dream come to an abrupt end.
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Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned as they watched their team’s dream come to an abrupt end.

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78,765 views • 9 days ago

Qatar’s late Father Emir turned the country into a global sporting hub, from Aspire and PSG to the 2022 World Cup. Al Jazeera’s David Stokes reports.
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Qatar’s late Father Emir turned the country into a global sporting hub, from Aspire and PSG to the 2022 World Cup. Al Jazeera’s David Stokes reports.

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31,399 views • 3 days ago

Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup final.
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Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup final.

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12,772 views • 1 day ago

The #FIFAWorldCup has ignited debate in the UK over displaying the England flag, with some arguing it has become associated with far-right groups. Some fans have found alternative ways to show their support, while others say football should be kept separate from politics.
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The #FIFAWorldCup has ignited debate in the UK over displaying the England flag, with some arguing it has become associated with far-right groups. Some fans have found alternative ways to show their support, while others say football should be kept separate from politics.

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13,054 views • 1 day ago

A station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed Jude Bellingham Station one day before England face Argentina in a seismic #FIFAWorldCup semifinal. Fans hope the star midfielder can help England through to their first World Cup final since 1966.
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A station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed Jude Bellingham Station one day before England face Argentina in a seismic #FIFAWorldCup semifinal. Fans hope the star midfielder can help England through to their first World Cup final since 1966.

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14,527 views • 1 day ago

More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway's national football team after their #FIFAWorldCup quarterfinal loss to England. Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon led the crowd in one final 'Viking row' celebration on the steps of the Royal Palace in Oslo.
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More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway's national football team after their #FIFAWorldCup quarterfinal loss to England. Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon led the crowd in one final 'Viking row' celebration on the steps of the Royal Palace in Oslo.

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17,926 views • 2 days ago

Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing ‘My Blood is Palestinian’ at a Dallas fan zone, in a show of Arab solidarity with Palestinians.
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Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing ‘My Blood is Palestinian’ at a Dallas fan zone, in a show of Arab solidarity with Palestinians.

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50,848 views • 11 days ago

US Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt's national team as they posed with fans at their hotel in Dallas. The incident happened ahead of Egypt's Round of 16 match against Australia. Footage shows Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan being forcefully pushed by a Dallas police officer while posing for a photo with a young fan.
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US Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt's national team as they posed with fans at their hotel in Dallas. The incident happened ahead of Egypt's Round of 16 match against Australia. Footage shows Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan being forcefully pushed by a Dallas police officer while posing for a photo with a young fan.

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51,113 views • 13 days ago

England against Norway at this stage of a World Cup is something of a collector’s item, and the two teams are also at the forefront of the growing trade in rare football kits. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports.
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England against Norway at this stage of a World Cup is something of a collector’s item, and the two teams are also at the forefront of the growing trade in rare football kits. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports.

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18,374 views • 5 days ago

England head coach Thomas Tuchel jokingly suggested that Donald Trump could help overturn defender Jarell Quansah’s red card suspension, after a similar decision was made for the US’s star striker following a call between the US president and the head of FIFA.
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England head coach Thomas Tuchel jokingly suggested that Donald Trump could help overturn defender Jarell Quansah’s red card suspension, after a similar decision was made for the US’s star striker following a call between the US president and the head of FIFA.

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32,688 views • 9 days ago

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England 2-1 Norway 🇳🇴 🇦🇷 Argentina 3-1 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli has your #FIFAWorldCup26 day 31 recap, as England and Argentina reach the semi-finals.
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England 2-1 Norway 🇳🇴 🇦🇷 Argentina 3-1 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli has your #FIFAWorldCup26 day 31 recap, as England and Argentina reach the semi-finals.

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13,618 views • 3 days ago

‘[Infantino's] lost all control of the tournament.’ Irish MEP Barry Andrews is calling for FIFA’s president to be investigated over the decision to allow suspended US striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium, after an intervention from Donald Trump.
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‘[Infantino's] lost all control of the tournament.’ Irish MEP Barry Andrews is calling for FIFA’s president to be investigated over the decision to allow suspended US striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium, after an intervention from Donald Trump.

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20,960 views • 6 days ago

Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has deprived the country of a historic World Cup debut. Artan held a valid visa, but US authorities cited an unspecified ‘vetting’ concern and turned him away.
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Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has deprived the country of a historic World Cup debut. Artan held a valid visa, but US authorities cited an unspecified ‘vetting’ concern and turned him away.

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100,991 views • 1 month ago

FIFA has overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension, the first time since 1962 it has allowed a player sent off in the tournament to play despite a ban. The decision followed a request from US President Donald Trump and makes the striker eligible to face Belgium in the round of 16.
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FIFA has overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension, the first time since 1962 it has allowed a player sent off in the tournament to play despite a ban. The decision followed a request from US President Donald Trump and makes the striker eligible to face Belgium in the round of 16.

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30,425 views • 10 days ago

Back in 1971, Mexico's women's team beat England at the Azteca in what was a precursor to the Women's World Cup. But FIFA didn't start the official Women's World Cup until 1991. Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City.
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Back in 1971, Mexico's women's team beat England at the Azteca in what was a precursor to the Women's World Cup. But FIFA didn't start the official Women's World Cup until 1991. Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City.

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27,711 views • 11 days ago

Reporting from Paris, Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler captures the electric atmosphere after France beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Fans of both teams filled a packed fan zone in Seine-Saint-Denis, home to a large French-Moroccan community.
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Reporting from Paris, Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler captures the electric atmosphere after France beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Fans of both teams filled a packed fan zone in Seine-Saint-Denis, home to a large French-Moroccan community.

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16,429 views • 6 days ago

Comedian Trevor Noah described US President Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red card saga as "government interference" during his livestreamed "Trevor Noah's World Cup Watch Party" ahead of the USA-Belgium World Cup match.
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Comedian Trevor Noah described US President Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red card saga as "government interference" during his livestreamed "Trevor Noah's World Cup Watch Party" ahead of the USA-Belgium World Cup match.

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23,009 views • 9 days ago