Why is there a World Cup 'pride match'?
The Iran vs Egypt fixture has been called the tournament’s official pride match, despite homosexuality being illegal in both n...
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World Cup 2026: Iran and Egypt to contest ‘Pride match’ in Seattle
At a fan zone, we met Egyptian fans cheering on Mexico days before their team takes on Iran. For them gay pride was irrelevant. R...
Szymon Marciniak appointed referee for Iran-Egypt clash
TEHRAN – FIFA has appointed Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G match between Iran and Egyp...
Mexican ambassador in Tehran honored for hosting Iran national football team
TEHRAN – Players from Iranian football clubs Esteghlal, Persepolis, and Zob Ahan expressed their appreciation to Guillermo Ale...
Iran, Egypt set for high-stakes in Group G: 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran and Egypt meet in one of the most significant Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both nations sti...
Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Iran
All of Iran’s matches will also be covered live on the BBC Sport website and app with updates, analysis, and fan reaction. Com...
Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to “integral” members of its national football team’s backroom staff, hou...
Fifa World Cup 2026: Iran’s team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
This will be the first iteration of the World Cup to see a host nation receive the team of a country it is at war with. The Iranian...
Iran’s road to the World Cup: Last-minute visas and moving training camp
Iran was one of the first teams to qualify for the tournament, and US visas for the players were only approved on Friday. However, v...
Watch: Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row
The Iranian football sqaud has arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, which will serve as its base for the 2026 World Cup amid a row over US vi...