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

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The New York Times - US 1 hour ago • nytimes.com
Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’ Stirs Conversation About Persecution
Seattle had designated Friday’s match to celebrate L.G.B.T.Q. rights, but the teams that faced off are from countries that penalize homosexuality.
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The Guardian - US 7 hours ago • theguardian.com
Egypt v Iran: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanHello everybody and welcome to live coverage of Egypt v Iran as Group G reaches its conclusion in Seattle…
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The New York Times - US 10 hours ago • nytimes.com
‘Pride Match’ Celebration Proves Awkward for Iran-Egypt Game in Seattle
Although homosexuality is illegal in both countries, their World Cup game has been designated a “Pride Match” by Seattle’s organizing committee to mark the month celebrating the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
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DW - Top Stories 19 hours ago • dw.com
World Cup: 'Pride Match' sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
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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