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Egypt Coach Backs Iran Team Ahead of World Cup Clash in Seattle

|Seattle, Iran|2 independent sources

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Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G game as the city marks its annual "Pride Match" parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of both countries now say they are focused on the game.

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