English

Spain players cheer alongside President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the conclusion of the World Cup championship, 19 July 2026.

The Cube

Video. World Cup's biggest viral fakes, AI videos and false quotes

Updated: 20/07/2026 - 11:49 GMT+2

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.

Read full article

Top stories

Now playing Next

Fake Hezbollah video threatening attack on France possibly Russia-tied

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Midday

Now playing Next

Live. Watch Live: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British PM

Now playing Next

Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory

Now playing Next

US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless'

Now playing Next

Spain prepares to welcome its World Cup heroes with victory parade

Now playing Next

Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory

Now playing Next

Cultural jobs on the rise as EU signs first-ever culture declaration

Now playing Next

Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain

Now playing Next

Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More from The Cube

The Cube

Fact check: False claims target French referee after Egypt World Cup exit

The Cube

Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves

The Cube

Fact check: FIFA boss Infantino probe called for by MEPs, not whole parliament

The Cube

No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet

Latest video

Water

The Great Bubble Barrier: How air bubbles are stopping river plastic before it reaches the sea

Iran

US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless'

No Comment

Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory

Sport

Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid

World News

Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after nearly two years of diplomatic tensions

Europe News

German Chancellor Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle after top CDU figure resigns

Europe News

Major wildfires continue as Spain's burned area reaches 70,000 hectares this year

Europe News

At least six killed as Russia launches overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine

ADVERTISEMENT

World News

Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate

Jordan

US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as Israel vows 'powerful' response to Tehran

Culture news

Mount Olympus seeks place on UNESCO World Heritage List

Europe News

CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby

Europe News

Ukrainian forces strike 'major' logistics hubs in central Russia

Sport

'That's crazy': Messi reflects on iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal

Iran

US forces strike Iran for seventh consecutive night

Europe Today

Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT