Mysterious shadow. It has been revealed what cast a giant shadow on the pitch during the Qatar vs Switzerland match

An unusual incident unfolded during the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland at Levi's Stadium.

Details: In the 27th minute of the World Cup clash between Qatar and Switzerland, a massive shadow suddenly swept across the pitch—caught not only by fans in the stands but also by millions of viewers around the globe.

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The unexpected phenomenon distracted attention from the action for several seconds and sparked a lively debate on social media. Many spectators tried to figure out what had caused the mysterious shadow.

It was later revealed that a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet had flown directly over the stadium. The plane had departed from San Jose International Airport and was en route to San Diego, with its flight path passing right above the arena, allowing cameras to capture this extraordinary moment.

This episode is already being called one of the most fascinating and memorable scenes of the current World Cup.

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