Egypt coach emphasizes football focus ahead of Pride Match against Iran
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan stated his team's focus is solely on football as they prepare to face Iran in their upcoming match, designated as Seattle's Pride Match. He highlighted the importance of respect and fair play while acknowledging the local Pride Fest occurring this weekend. Both Egypt and Iran had earlier protested FIFA's decision to label the match with Pride themes, but their concerns were not addressed. Currently, Egypt leads Group G with four points, while Iran sits two points behind. The match will take place amidst ongoing celebrations in Seattle.
- •Hossam Hassan reiterates focus on football ahead of the match.
- •The match designated as Seattle's Pride Match coincides with Pride Fest.
- •Both teams previously protested the Pride designation without success.
- •Egypt leads Group G with four points; Iran trails by two points.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt and Iran coaches focused on football amid Pride Match debate
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt coach 'concerned with football' amid Pride Match debate
"Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he's focused on football when it comes to the last World Cup group stage match against Iran, which was designated by local organizers as Seattle's Pride Match. "We are concerned with football on the pitch.
"Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he's focused on football when it comes to the match against Iran, which was designated by local organizers as Seattle's Pride Match. "We are concerned with football on the pitch.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:28 AMEgypt and Iran coaches focused on football amid Pride Match debate
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he's focused on football when it comes to the last World Cup group stage match against Iran, which was designated by local organizers as Seattle's Pride Match. "We are concerned with football on the pitch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:17 AMEgypt coach 'concerned with football' amid Pride Match debate
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he's focused on football when it comes to the match against Iran, which was designated by local organizers as Seattle's Pride Match. "We are concerned with football on the pitch.
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