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Seattle’s Pride Match Becomes a Stage for Egypt-Iran World Cup Drama
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First reported by Mako · Jun 25, 2026
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Seattle will still stage its Pride events around Friday’s World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, despite objections from Iran and a rejected FIFA appeal. But the main story has shifted to Egypt’s surge of support after its first World Cup win and its chance to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 1934.
- 01Seattle will keep its Pride match events despite the Egypt-Iran pairing.
- 02FIFA rejected Iran’s request to block Pride-related flags and ceremonies.
- 03Egypt’s World Cup hopes have driven tickets from under $200 to about $850.
- 04Mohamed Salah, 34, may have his last chance at a historic World Cup run.
- 05Iran also objected in writing, but its request was denied.
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