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.

A crowd of supporters said goodbye to the Iranian soccer team Tuesday, closing a moving chapter for Tijuana soccer fans.

The secretary said no World Cup delegation demanded more attention from U.S. officials than Iran, alleging the country attempted to bring individuals with ties to the IRGC into the country.

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.

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