The 2026 FIFA World Cup “Pride Match” will feature two countries where homosexuality is criminalized: Egypt and Iran. Now, ...

Local organizers had planned to include the June 26 game with Seattle's Pride celebrations. Then, FIFA announced the match ...

Super Eagles star players will miss the rescheduled friendly match between Nigeria and Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of ...

Mohamed SalahIn an official statement, the Egyptian Football Association has called on FIFA regarding the "Pride Match" in ...

The Egyptian and Iranian soccer teams have launched official complaints with FIFA over LGBTQ+ events being hosted at their ...

Following the announcement Seattle will host a “Pride Match” on June 26 as part of the 2026 World Cup, the Egypt has sent a ...

What local organizers in Seattle said about plans for a 'Pride Match' at the 2026 World Cup in the face of fierce opposition ...

In Iran, same-sex relations can carry the death penalty, while in Egypt morality laws are often used to prosecute LGBTQ+ ...

Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organisers in Seattle had earmarked a match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The two teams involved in the game – Iran and ...

The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day ...

Ahead of Pyramids' clash with Flamengo in the Challenger Cup, goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy speaks to FIFA about the club's recent success and global ambitions.