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World Cup: 'Pride Match' sparks objections in Egypt and Iran

dwFriday, June 26, 2026

Friday night's game in Seattle was designated as a "Pride Match" well ahead of the World Cup draw. The fixture list then threw up Egypt vs.

Iran, two countries in which homosexuality is criminalized.

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