Spain handed partial stadium closure after discriminatory chants v Egypt
The friendly match in Barcelona ended in a 0-0 draw
TL;DR
- Spain's next international friendly will be played with 15% of the stadium closed.
- The sanction follows discriminatory chants by supporters against Muslims during a match against Egypt.
- FIFA fined the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) $20,000.
- The RFEF's argument that the chants were not discriminatory was rejected by FIFA.
- The closure primarily affects stands behind the goals and can be filled with approved community groups.
- The punishment may be delayed until Euro 2028 qualifying if Spain reaches the Nations League finals.