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Iran-Egypt World Cup ‘Pride Match’ Kicks Off Friday: Here’s What We Know

Forbes · Jun 25, 2026, 5:58 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The two countries, both of which criminalize LGBTQ relationships, have lodged complaints in the past.

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Iran-Egypt World Cup ‘Pride Match’ Kicks Off Friday: Here’s What We Know

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