Spain’s soccer federation faces FIFA disciplinary action after apparent anti-Muslim chants directed at Egypt

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After some fans allegedly directed anti-Muslim chants during last Tuesday’s international soccer friendly between Spain’s national team and Egypt, FIFA confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings.

In a statement, the sport’s governing body said the action was taken against Spain’s federation following the incident.

"FIFA has today initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation for incidents that occurred during the friendly match against Egypt."

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Spain players line up before the international friendly football match between Spain and Egypt at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on March 31, 2026. (Lluis Gene/AFP)

RCDE Stadium in Catalonia, Spain, hosted the March 31 match, with Spain as the home team. Fans in sections of the 40,000-seat stadium — a potential future World Cup site — were possibly heard chanting, "bote, bote, bote musulman el que no bote," which translates to "jump, jump, jump, whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim." The chant resurfaced several times during the match.

The stadium announcer issued a warning to fans about the venue's policy against discriminatory behavior following reports of anti-Muslim chants.

Spain players walk on the pitch before the international friendly football match against Egypt at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on March 31, 2026. (Lluis Gene/AFP)

Egypt is overwhelming a Muslim nation. According to the World Religion Database, approximately 90% of the country's population identifies as Muslim.

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