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Fact Check: Video Shows 2022 World Cup Celebrations, Not 2026 U.S. Midterms
A viral video falsely claimed to show Melbourne celebrating 2026 U.S. midterms actually depicts 2022 World Cup soccer fans.
In brief
A viral video falsely claimed to show Melbourne celebrating 2026 U.S. midterms actually depicts 2022 World Cup soccer fans. A video shared as evidence of Australian celebrations for 2026 U.S. Democratic midterm wins is from 2022 World Cup matches. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Viral Claim
A post by @nexmediabharat on Nov 4, 2026 claimed video showed Melbourne celebrating 2026 U.S. midterms.
“Crowds gathered in Melbourne, Australia, as celebrations followed the historic US midterm results, with Texas turning blue for the Democrats”
Video Origin
The video was recorded during 2022 World Cup matches in Australia beating Denmark.
“Goal!!!! Hectic scenes here at Fed Square! Go the @Socceroos #AUSDEN #FIFAWorldCup #socceroos”
Fact Check
The video was published on X by Melbourne photographer @jamessmartlp on Nov 30, 2022.
Location Confirmed
Federation Square in Melbourne was confirmed as the location of soccer fan celebrations.
In short
A video shared as evidence of Australian celebrations for 2026 U.S. Democratic midterm wins is from 2022 World Cup matches.
