World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy
Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G game as the city marks its annual "Pride Match" parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of both countries…
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Gelukkig heeft God ze uit het WK getrapt.
Beetje waardeloos.
Als dat al zo is dan maakt dat waarschijnlijk weinig uit.
Aan alle rampen en ellende op aarde is weinig gedaan.
Als Iran niet verder komt, kunnen ze toch nog heel trots! zijn op hun prestaties onder deze omstandigheden.