The 2026 FIFA World Cup made history both on and off the pitch. Hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, it was the first tournament to feature 48 teams and 104 matches, making it the largest FIFA World Cup ever held. Spain lifted the trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, concluding […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel When Bangladesh’s ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz walked onto the field for his LPL 2026 debut wearing a Galle Gallants jersey with something taped over a sponsor logo, social media did what it does best: it ran in two different directions at once. Across Sri Lanka, Tamil-speaking audiences saw a […]
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A viral image circulating claims England midfielder Jude Bellingham said, “FIFA is rigged and Corrupt. I might not play in the World Cup again” following England’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. The claim gained traction amid heightened online debate surrounding refereeing decisions, Argentina’s progression to the final, and widespread […]
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A claim circulating widely states that the European Parliament has called for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his management of the organisation. The posts emerged amid growing criticism of FIFA’s handling of the controversial reversal of United States striker Folarin Balogun’s automatic suspension during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after U.S. President […]
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Following Argentina’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, social media users began circulating claims that Egypt had “banned Lionel Messi from entering the country.” The claim spread rapidly across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Threads, and other social media platforms, often presented as breaking news […]
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Images circulating on social media have sparked debate among football fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England midfielder Jude Bellingham was seen covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana captain Jordan Ayew during England’s group-stage match and was not punished. Days later, Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié covered his mouth while speaking to Mexico striker […]
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As excitement builds around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, social media users have been sharing claims that FIFA has banned face paint from stadiums. The claim appears to have gained traction after FIFA released updated stadium regulations and a list of prohibited items for spectators. However, our review […]
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A viral claim circulating on social media platforms alleges that Spanish football star Lamine Yamal could miss Spain’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of U.S. visa problems. According to the posts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally requested that Yamal be denied entry to the United States after the player was […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel An unusual classification rule in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has drawn significant attention. We have fact-checked and clarified the accuracy of claims circulating on social media regarding this requirement. Social Media Posts: Posts were shared on social media claiming that, “The organizers have introduced a new eligibility criterion for […]
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Viral posts on social media are claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned the Sri Lanka Cricket Team from international cricket for one year due to political reasons. These claims have spread widely, causing confusion and growing concern among the public. However, our investigation confirms that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not […]
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