The video was shared here on Twitter by Pakistani politician Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on November 21, 2022.
"Beautiful moment during #QatarWorldCup2022 when #Qatar stadium paused to offer #prayers," the post's English-language caption reads.
"#FIFAWorldCup2022 is a fantastic opportunity to showcase to world, importance of peace & compassion in #Islam. #Qatar is doing a great job, highlighting diversity & culture of Islamic states."
The video, which shows a crowd performing Islamic prayers in a stadium, has been viewed more than 29,000 times.
Screenshot of the false post. Taken on November 23, 2022.
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host a World Cup. But the country has come under the most intense fire over its human rights record -- ranging from the deaths and wages of migrant workers to women's rights and LGBTQ rights, AFP reported.
The video was viewed more than 100,000 times in similar false posts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
It was also shared here on Facebook with a similar caption by Chaudhry Abid Raza, a lawmaker from Pakistan's ruling coalition, where it was viewed more than one million times.
However, the video was not taken during the Qatar World Cup.
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