Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match

BBC News Friday 26 June 2026, 11:20 UTC 1 min read

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Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.

Egypt (LOCATION) Iran (LOCATION) World Cup Pride Match (EVENT) Seattle (LOCATION) Group G (ORG)

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Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match

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