# ‘Pride Match’ Celebration Proves Awkward for Iran-Egypt Game in Seattle

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:21:52Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T09:21:42Z
- Section: Sports
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/us/iran-egypt-pride-match.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Soccer
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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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