28 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: What went wrong for Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay?
Uruguay was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after suffering a humiliating defeat against Spain. Let's analyze what went wrong in the path of Bielsa's team.
All News
27 June 2026 Updated: 28 June 2026
World Cup 2026: Iran and Egypt will compete in the 'Pride Match' in Seattle
Iran and Egypt prepare to take the field in Seattle for a match that will take place in conjunction with the Pride celebrations, while both teams focus solely on the game.
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has said he will not face "things that don't exist" as his team prepares to play Egypt in the Pride match in Seattle. Local organizers have designated this match as a 'Pride Match' as it takes place on the Friday before Pride Weekend, which celebrates diversity and the LGBTQ+ community. There will be drag performances and celebrations across the city, while rainbow flags - a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, diversity and social inclusion - will fly inside the stadium. Despite complaints from Iran and Egypt, countries where homosexuality is illegal, the event will take place anyway. Both teams say they are focused solely on football, with their coaches avoiding answering questions about pride during press conferences ahead of the match, which kicks off at 04:00 BST on Saturday. “We are here to play football, not for other things,” Ghalenoei said. "As for things that are forbidden in our religion and that don't exist, we don't want to talk about it. Let's just talk about the match, football and the beauty of the game."
Related Articles
Related Articles
28 Jun 2026
Japan faces Brazil, Sweden qualified for the round of 16 after a thrilling draw
Japan and Sweden advance from the round of 16 after a 1-1 draw, with Japan set to take on Brazil.
28 Jun 2026
Southampton Close To Signing Midfielder Dan Neil: West Ham Must React
Southampton are stepping up efforts to seal a deal for midfielder Dan Neil, who is a free agent after leaving Sunderland. West Ham are urged to act quickly to avoid losing him to a rival club.