FIFA fined Spain £20,000 and ordered a partial stadium closure for their next friendly after fans twice chanted Islamophobic slogans during a match against Egypt in March.
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01Summary
- 01Spain were fined $20,000 by FIFA and must close at least 15% of available seats for their next friendly.
- 02The chants, including 'Who doesn't jump is a Muslim', occurred at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona during a 0-0 draw with Egypt on 31 March 2026.
- 03Spain winger Lamine Yamal, who is Muslim, condemned the chants as disrespectful, intolerable, and racist.
- 04FIFA's disciplinary committee rejected the RFEF's argument that the word 'Muslim' is not insulting, ruling the chant discriminatory under Article 15.
- 05Spanish police launched an investigation the day after the match.
02Why it matters
This ruling sets a precedent for how football authorities punish religiously discriminatory fan behaviour, affecting how clubs and national teams manage crowds.
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