SportsPublished: 8 July 2026 at 08:38

Argentine fan waves Israeli flag at World Cup match against Egypt

An Argentine fan waved an Israeli flag during his team's World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt.

During the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, an Argentine fan waved the Israeli flag. The fan was seen displaying the flag from the stands while the game was in progress. The match is part of the knockout stage of the World Cup, with Argentina facing Egypt. The gesture of waving the Israeli flag at a match involving Egypt, a country that does not recognize Israel, drew attention. However, no further details about the fan or any reaction are known.

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