Egypt tells FIFA to scrap World Cup Pride Match against Iran

The Egypt v Iran World Cup group G fixture on 26 June was designed as a ‘Pride Match’ by local organisers (Picture: Getty)Egypt’s Football Association has urged FIFA to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team’s World Cup match against Iran in Seattle next June.The EFA argued that the planned celebrations would clash with the cultural and religious values of the nations participating in the match.The fixture on June 26 has been designated by l