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Controversy Surrounds Iran-Egypt Match at World Cup 2026
3 sourcesFirst reported 26 days agoUpdated 25 days ago
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- The Iran vs. Egypt match is set for June 26, 2026, in Seattle.
- The game coincides with Seattle's Pride Weekend, causing controversy.
- FIFA denied requests from both countries to cancel Pride-related celebrations.
- Iran's coach declined to comment on the Pride celebrations ahead of the match.
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France 24First
BBC News+4h
Proto Thema+9h
All coverage
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World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy
France 24· 26 days ago
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Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match
BBC News· 26 days ago
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Το Pride Match της FIFA, οι Αίγυπτος και Ιράν που αντιδρούν και… όλα στον αέρα
Proto Thema· 25 days ago