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Fact check debunks false quote attributed to Lucas Bergvall

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:33 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Fact check debunks false quote attributed to Lucas Bergvall

Summary

A video circulating on social media falsely claims that Swedish World Cup player Lucas Bergvall said, 'Please stop voting for mass migration.' This has been confirmed as incorrect by Lead Stories. The actual content of the video focuses on his preparations for an upcoming match against Poland scheduled for June 27, 2026. The original video interview was shared on TikTok in March 2026, well before the claims emerged. The interview features Bergvall discussing his readiness for the match and the excitement of competing for a World Cup berth.

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By the Numbers

•Bergvall's quote misrepresented on social media.
•Video confirmed as pertaining to a match, not migration.
•Upcoming match against Poland on June 27, 2026.
•Original interview shared on TikTok in March 2026.
•Lead Stories clarified the inaccurate claims.

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1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Swedish Soccer Player Lucas Bergvall Saying 'Please Stop Voting for Mass Migration'

What they're saying

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Does a video show Swedish World Cup footballer Lucas Bergvall saying, "Please stop voting for mass migration"? No, that's not true: The quote attributed to him on social media does not match what Bergvall said in a video interview, nor...
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