FIFA allowed LGBTQ flags inside the stadium as Iran and Egypt drew 1-1 in a 2026 World Cup game that local organizers in host city Seattle, Washington had designated as a "Pride Match." But an image purporting to show massive rainbow flags stretched across the pitch during the pregame ceremony is an altered fake.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said he is "so happy" that Iran are out of the World Cup.

Iran had a chance to qualify for the round of 32 but was eliminated after Austria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw.

Gianni Infantino has made great play of FIFA’s influence over host nations in the past, but when it came to the United States and Iran at this World Cup he was, in one moment, r

England began preparing to face DR Congo in the last 32, Scotland’s Steve Clarke stepped down while Iran and South Korea went home

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

Thursday's slate of six World Cup games includes a pair of heavyweight bouts, with the final standings being decided in Groups G, H and I. France and Norway have each booked a spo