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Viral image of Donald Trump sleeping during FIFA World Cup final is AI-generated

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21 Jul, 2026

Viral image of Donald Trump sleeping during FIFA World Cup final is AI-generated

Multiple users have been sharing an image across social media platforms since July 20, 2026, allegedly showing US President Donald Trump sleeping during the FIFA World Cup final. However, the image is AI-generated.

Verdict: False

Viral clips don't show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris after losing to France in FIFA World Cup

Verdict: False

Viral video of Lionel Messi winking at referee is not from July 7 match with Egypt

Verdict: Misleading

Viral video does not show Norwegian footballer Haaland congratulating Israeli soldier on killing Palestinians

Verdict: Misleading

Viral video of Norwegian footballer Haaland getting startled by his reflection is doctored

Verdict: False

Viral videos of spectators chanting slogans in favour of Imran Khan during PSL 11 final are old, doctored

Verdict: False

Viral video of Indian politician Shashi Tharoor appreciating Pakistan for taking stand in T20 World Cup is fake

Verdict: False

Viral video of Modi criticising Pakistan for not playing against India in T20 World Cup is doctored

Verdict: False

Viral video does not show cricketer Wasim Akram saying Imran visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island

Verdict: False

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