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Iran, Egypt decry Seattle WC ‘Pride Match,’ residents have no plans to tone down celebrations

by | Jun 24, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

WHILE HAVING qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national soccer federation stated that participation in the tournament is now in doubt amid the current US and Israeli strikes. (photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters)
“They’re not going to turn off the World Cup on state television in Iran or Egypt to block out a Pride flag in the audience,” Cairns said.

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