2 w. ago The World Cup is about places and people. In Seattle, it should be about Pride | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The US host city’s resolve in maintaining its ‘Pride Match’ should be commended as exactly the sort of thing this tournament is forThere are two World Cups. The product, marketed and monetized for all it will yield, and the experience.Only one of those is the real thing. And in one case, it’s holding strong. In Seattle, the local organizing committee long ago designated the 26 June game slated for Lumen Field as the “Pride Match” to mark the city’s LGBTQ+ pride weekend celebration. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man United complain to Fifa after Noussair Mazraoui blocked from Bournemouth match

Morocco wanted Mazraoui to join up with their squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations while Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo were allowed to play

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3 w. ago FIFA receive official letter of complaint as World Cup controversy surfaces already

Planning for the 2026 World Cup is already well underway but FIFA have received a complaint from one of the nations who have already booked their spot at the tournament

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3 w. ago LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

Organisers confirm ‘Pride Match’ activities will take placeSeattle to host Egypt v Iran in Group G next summerPlans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during next summer’s World Cup will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city.Seattle organisers have confirmed they are “moving forward as planned” with Pride activities in the city when Egypt face Iran in Group G on 26 June. Rainbow flags will also be allowed into the stadium by Fifa. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Egypt and Iran complain to Fifa about World Cup ‘Pride’ match

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup ‘Pride’ match next year

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3 w. ago Egypt and Iran ask Fifa to prevent LGBTQ+ Pride celebration at World Cup 2026 match

Egypt’s football body says Pride event would clash with valuesIran raises objections to plans organised by local Seattle groupEgypt and Iran are calling on football’s governing body to intervene in the LGBTQ+ Pride celebration planned to coincide with their group stage match in Seattle at the 2026 World Cup.Egypt’s Football Association (EFA) said on Tuesday it had sent a letter to Fifa urging them to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team’s match against Iran next June. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago World Cup 'Pride' match to feature countries where homosexuality is illegal

Plans for the Seattle game to be a 'Pride Match' were put in place before it was identified as the venue for Egypt v Iran. This only happened after the World Cup draw

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3 w. ago Three failed asylum seekers from Iran and Egypt all deny repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach

Sussex police officers received a report that a 33-year-old woman had been raped on the lower esplanade in Brighton at around 5am on the morning of October 4.

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3 w. ago The top AP photos from the Middle East in 2025: Conflict, courage, and moments of wonder

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

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3 w. ago World Cup match dedicated to Pride will feature two nations where homosexuality is ILLEGAL

MIKE KEEGAN: A dedicated Pride match at the World Cup will feature two countries in which homosexuality is illegal.

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