Seattle’s Plans for a Pride Match at World Cup Infuriates Iran and Egypt NYT | Top Stories By: Farnaz Fassihi 10 December 2025 at 08:31 The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities. © Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesIran learned its group at the FIFA World Cup draw last week in Washington, D.C.
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