A widely circulated clip falsely claimed that Argentine commentator Nicolás Haase referred to both Senegal and France as “African countries” during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The claim, circulating on social media, has been debunked by the fact-checking organization Fast Check. Their review of the official broadcast revealed Haase never made the statement; the audio was artificially manipulated. Both Haase and DirecTV, the broadcaster, have issued denials regarding the fabricated quote. The misinformation prompted a fact-check investigation and subsequent public correction. This incident highlights the increasing prevalence of manipulated media content online.