Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match

Iran's national team heads to Seattle for an upcoming World Cup Group G match against Egypt. But the matchday story extends beyond the field: rainbow Pride flags are expected at the venue, while Iran's coach has declined to discuss how his team will engage with Pride celebrations. According to BBC Sport, the situation highlights the friction between global sporting events and countries with restrictive LGBTQ plus policies.

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