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.

Iran finish third, and have a long wait ahead of them to see if they will qualify as one of the best third placed finishers.

Before the Iranian coach and goalkeeper answered any questions Thursday ahead of the team's World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up. Daniel Marin, FIFA's executive director of public relations,

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Pubs and licenced venues around Victoria will be allowed to stay open all night on Friday into Saturday so Socceroos fans can watch the do-or-die World Cup clash with Egypt.