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Egyptian Fans Accuse FIFA of Racism Over Security Checks at World Cup Match in Atlanta

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First reported by N12 · Jul 7, 2026

What happened

Egyptian fans at the World Cup in Atlanta accused FIFA and stadium security of racial discrimination, citing harsh security checks and harassment by Argentine fans during the Egypt-Argentina match.

01Egyptian fans claim only they faced strict security checks before the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match.
02Argentine fans reportedly threw beer cans and sprayed water on Egyptian supporters inside the stadium.
03Stadium staff did not intervene during the incidents involving Egyptian fans.
04Influencer Asma Sami and fan Anastasia publicly condemned the treatment as racist and humiliating.
05Complaints question FIFA's commitment to anti-racism during the tournament.

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