Iran’s official national team missed the chance to qualify automatically for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history after a 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle, but can still advance depending on results in other groups.
(260627) -- SEATTLE, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A fan of Iran is seen before the group G match between Egypt and Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, the United States, June 26, 2026.
Seattle [US], June 27 (ANI): Iranian veterans Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Ehsan Hajsafi have etched their names into FIFA World Cup history after becoming the first players from the country to feature in four editions of the tournament.
(Photo credit: Derek Harper, Field Level Media) SEATTLE -- A very charged pre-match environment surrounding Seattle Stadium remained peaceful ahead of Friday night's Group G match between Egypt and Iran.
Although homosexuality is illegal in both countries, their World Cup game has been designated a “Pride Match” by Seattle’s organizing committee to mark the month celebrating the L. G. B.
Iran’s World Cup match against Egypt has become a test not only of FIFA’s approach to inclusion but also of whether LGBTQ+ Iranians can claim visibility on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.
MASHHAD (Tasnim) – Thousands of mourners gathered at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad on the eve of Ashura, holding solemn ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) during the month of Muharram.
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
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Seattle [US], June 26 (ANI): Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has described Egypt as a strong side ahead of their crucial Group G clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, saying that all 26 players in the squad are of the same calibre as star forward Mohamed Salah.
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan said all teams at the FIFA World Cup must be treated equally amid criticism that Iran has faced unfair scheduling and travel restrictions from tournament cohosts the United States.
(Photo credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images) SEATTLE -- FIFA said it will allow fans to bring rainbow flags inside Seattle Stadium for Friday's World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, although it appears no additional activations will be permitted promoting the city's annual PrideFest.
FIFA said fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags to Egypt’s World Cup group match against Iran in Seattle on Friday, while barring Iran’s pre-revolutionary “Lion and Sun” flag from World Cup venues on the grounds that political symbols are prohibited.
A World Cup fixture etched in Iran’s memory since the 1990 Rudbar-Manjil earthquake gained a grim new echo after twin quakes struck Venezuela as Brazil and Scotland met again 36 years later.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Special mourning ceremonies were held for foreign-language pilgrims at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad during the first ten days of Muharram, including a dedicated program for English-speaking visitors on the eve of Tasu’a.
ARDABIL (Tasnim) – A huge crowd of mourners marked Tasua in Iran’s northwestern city of Ardabil on June 24 with religious ceremonies, mourning processions, and charitable gatherings ahead of Ashura, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A mourning ceremony commemorating Imam Hussein (AS) was held at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar with the participation of merchants, mourning groups and people from different walks of life during the days of Muharram observances.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of mourners across Iran marked Ashura on Thursday through nationwide religious ceremonies, processions and traditional rituals commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims, and his companions in the Battle of Karbala.
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