Fake images circulate of FIFA President Infantino at simultaneous matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Fake images suggesting FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended two World Cup games on June 25, 2026, surfaced on social media. The images purport to show him at matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that kicked off at the same time. However, fact-checking revealed the images were edited; one featured Infantino from a different match entirely, while the other accurately depicted a separate game. Infantino did not appear at the games in question according to verified video footage. This misinformation highlights the need for caution when encountering sports-related posts online.
- •Gianni Infantino pictured at matches that kicked off simultaneously on June 25, 2026.
- •Images have been confirmed as edited and misleading.
- •Infantino's appearance was from unrelated matches on different days.
- •No evidence shows Infantino attended the two matches mentioned.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: FAKE Images Show FIFA President Gianni Infantino Attending Two Simultaneous Matches In Different Cities
"Do real images show FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending two World Cup games that took place simultaneously in different cities? No, that's not true: The photos have been edited to give the appearance that he was present at two matches...
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