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FIFA opens disciplinary case over Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

FIFA has launched proceedings against the Spanish FA after fans chanted an Islamophobic slogan at the March 31 Spain v Egypt friendly in Barcelona.

Apr 7th 2026 · Spain

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  • FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA over Islamophobic and xenophobic chants at the March 31 friendly.
  • The chants occurred at RCDE Stadium near Barcelona during a World Cup warm-up match that ended 0-0.
  • Fans repeatedly chanted "who does not jump is a Muslim" during the game.
  • Spanish police have launched a separate investigation into the incident.
  • Spain winger Lamine Yamal and the Egyptian Football Association publicly condemned the chants, and the Egyptian FA said the acts of a small group would not affect relations between the federations.

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