In an official statement, the Egyptian Football Association has called on FIFA regarding the "Pride Match" in support of the LGBT cause during the 2026 World Cup. Will the Lane Kiffin Rule change ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soccer ball and cleat on field with rainbow armband The nations involved in the first-ever World Cup Pride Match are asking FIFA ...

In 2025, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia entered FIFA's top 50, with Morocco eyeing World Cup success, heralding a new era in ...

After missing the last edition of the FIFA World Cup™, Egypt have fought back to qualify for their fourth appearance at the tournament. The Pharaohs booked their place after a commanding qualifying ...

Manchester City winger Omar Marmoush is wanted by Egypt earlier than expected in what could be a blow for the side. Marmoush scored as Egypt recorded a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde on penalties ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2026 FIFA World Cup “Pride Match” will feature two countries where homosexuality is criminalized: Egypt and Iran. Now, ...

Both Middle Eastern countries are culturally conservative. In Iran, same-sex sexual activity can be punishable by death, and other expressions of gender and sexuality may be punished by imprisonment ...

Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month. A message ...