World Cup: 'Pride Match' sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
26 Jun 2026, 13:06 GMT
Topic: Sports
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-pride-match-sparks-objections-in-egypt-and-iran/a-77721148?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
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.