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12 FIFA World Cup rumors we've tackled
With the international event has come a flurry of rumors about the players, team rivalries, tickets for fans — and more.
Snopes reporter Taija PerryCook dug through our archives to compile 12 claims involving the FIFA World Cup that we've analyzed over the years.
Did Canada criminalize quoting the Bible?
The claim misrepresents changes to a law governing hate propaganda.
Trump was photographed trying to kiss Brigitte Macron?
The photo circulated after French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife hosted Trump for an event at the Palace of Versailles last week.
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