A French far-right figure, Jean Messiha, is facing criticism for sharing a manipulated video purportedly showing Algerian football fans causing trouble related to the 2026 World Cup. The video, intended to discredit Algerian supporters and the country itself, has been widely condemned as a gross manipulation. Critics allege this is part of a broader campaign by the French far-right to denigrate Algeria and its people. The incident involved a minor, unspecified incident with fans, which Messiha allegedly misrepresented. The original article appeared on TSA, a French-language news source. The controversy highlights concerns about the use of disinformation tactics targeting national groups within the context of international sporting events. Messiha, of Egyptian origin, is known for his extremist views and anti-immigration stance.