Egypt coach Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA fair play principles in support of Iran amid US travel restrictions and Pride Match controversy at the 2026 World

Pharaohs' request blocked on security grounds as they look to seal top spot in Group G

DHS grants Iran's World Cup team an extra day on US soil before their Group G match against Egypt, easing restrictions that forced the squad to base in

The US DHS eased entry rules for Iran's World Cup team, allowing arrival two days before their June 26 Seattle match against Egypt instead of just 24 hours.

The United States will allow Iran's World Cup team to arrive in Seattle two days before its decisive Group G match against Egypt after earlier travel restrictions.

The Iranian team will still need to leave shortly after the game, as the overall security measures and protocols remain the same. | Football News

The DHS confirmed Iran's national soccer team can enter the US two days before their June 26 World Cup match in Seattle, easing prior entry restrictions.

Iran have been granted permission to enter the United States two days before their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Egypt,

SEATTLE, June 24 : Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United…

June 25 : Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle's designated "Pride Match" at the World Cup, FIFA said on Thursday, setting up an awkward…

FIFA has been informed of this shared position by both countries and is expected to take the necessary steps to ensure that no related ceremonies or promotional activities take…

Friday's group game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.

The Egyptian and Iranian football bodies previously raised objections over the match to FIFA.

The Egypt v Iran World Cup 2026 match in Seattle has been dubbed the "Pride Match" by local organisers, with FIFA confirming rainbow flags are permitted inside the stadium

SEATTLE, June 25 : Egypt are focused on football amid complaints from their soccer association and Iran about local organisers' decision to designate the game as Seattle's "Pride…

SEATTLE, June 25 : Iran aim to make their nation proud against Egypt with a place in the World Cup knockout stages on the line, coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Thursday, while he…

Iran and Egypt have attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in the match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle

Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle

Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA's 'respect and fair play' rules amid US restrictions on Iran, whom Egypt face in Seattle.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA fair play principles in support of Iran amid US travel restrictions and Pride Match controversy at the 2026 World

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G game as the city marks its annual "Pride Match" parade. The…