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Spain handed partial stadium closure after discriminatory chants v Egypt

Spain must play their next international friendly with a partial stadium closure after supporters sang a discriminatory chant about Muslims multiple times during a game against Egypt on 31 March.

By Dale Johnson · BBC

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:48 AM

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Spain was handed a partial stadium closure and a $20,000 fine by FIFA following discriminatory chants against Egypt.
The anti-Muslim chants took place during a friendly match at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on March 31.
Spain must close 15% of the stadium, primarily in stands behind the goals, for their next friendly match.

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Spain has received a partial stadium closure and a $20,000 fine from FIFA following discriminatory chants aimed at Muslims during a friendly against Egypt. Home supporters sang the offensive chants during the match on March 31 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, prompting warnings on the venue's screens.

Spain must close 15% of the stadium, primarily behind the goals, during their next friendly match. FIFA rejected arguments from the Royal Spanish Football Federation claiming the chants were not discriminatory, though the federation may fill the closed seats with community groups upon approval.

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Spain handed partial stadium closure after discriminatory chants v Egypt

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