Egypt's soccer federation issued a statement rejecting the controversial Pride Match to be played against Iran in Seattle.

Tensions are rising as Egypt and Iran have both issued complaints over being included in the FIFA World Cup Pride Match next summer . Article content

The pre-planned celebration of the LGBTQ community had been set for the June 26 Group G match, which saw the two Middle Eastern countries — where homosexuality is illegal — slotted to play in Seattle after Friday’s World Cup 2026 draw . Article content Article content

The national soccer federations for both nations have issued complaints over being placed in the match, with Egypt issuing a demand that there are no events “related to supporting homosexuality” around the game.

In a letter sent to FIFA secretary

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