Euronews · Jul 20, 2026 09:46 UTC

After the whistle: AI videos, false quotes and the World Cup's biggest viral fakes

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After the whistle: AI videos, false quotes and the World Cup's biggest viral fakes

Summary

From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches.

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