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Egypt will face Iran in a group stage match at the 2026 World Cup, and FIFA has announced that it will allow fans to bring rainbow flags to the match.
What happened?
The International Football Association (FIFA) announced that it will allow fans to bring rainbow flags when Egypt faces Iran in Seattle as part of the World Cup.
Why does this matter for Egypt?
The group stage match, which takes place on Friday local time, coincides with the weekend celebrations of "Seattle Pride".
What comes next?
Egypt and Iran objected after the draw, and the Egyptian Football Association said that such events contradict its cultural and religious values.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Belgium vs Egypt | 1-1 |
FIFA added that it will allow these elements as long as they are used "in a way that complies with the code", which sets the size of flags or banners and prohibits elements that are considered "political".
Current situation
This news comes after Egypt's last match against Belgium, which ended in a 1-1 draw, on June 15, 2026. The Egyptian national team is considered one of the favorites in the group, with players like Hossam Abdelmaguid who is considered one of the best in the team.
And finally, Egyptian fans are hoping for a win for their team in the upcoming match against Iran, after a series of mediocre results, where Egypt recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.
