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Atlanta Pat-Downs of Egyptian Fans Spark Racial Outcry

7/10/2026

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Videos of pat-downs on Egyptian fans at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium sparked accusations of racial profiling.
Officials said the Egyptian fans were a group screened for prohibited items, while Argentine fans entered elsewhere.
The clips drew 150,000 likes and 475,000 X views within two days of the July 8 match where Argentina beat Egypt 3-2.
Streamer IShowSpeed, seated in the front row for Egypt, reported hearing alleged racist chants from Argentine fans.

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Videos of pat-downs on Egyptian fans at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium sparked accusations of racial profiling.
Officials said the Egyptian fans were a group screened for prohibited items, while Argentine fans entered elsewhere.
The clips drew 150,000 likes and 475,000 X views within two days of the July 8 match where Argentina beat Egypt 3-2.
Streamer IShowSpeed, seated in the front row for Egypt, reported hearing alleged racist chants from Argentine fans.