FIFA Allows Rainbow Flags at Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’

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FIFA Allows Rainbow Flags at Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’

FIFA will allow rainbow flags at Lumen Field when Iran face Egypt during Seattle Pride, despite both federations objecting to LGBTQ+ links. “Fans of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome,” FIFA said, noting rainbow flags are permitted under its stadium code. Seattle expects protests, while Pride leaders anticipate “a lot of rainbow flags” around the match.

By Nischay Rathore

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Reach Knockouts as Third-Place Threats Fade

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Reach Knockouts as Third-Place Threats Fade

Bosnia are effectively through to the World Cup Round of 32 after Scotland’s 3-0 loss to Brazil left them above key third-place rivals. Their 3-1 win over Qatar sealed four points in Group B, level with Canada but behind on goal difference. Under the 48-team format, eight of 12 third-place teams advance. Bosnia will next face the USMNT.

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Chávez, Quiñones Score in Quick Succession as Mexico Go 2-0 Up Against Czechia

After a goalless first half, Mexico struck twice in six minutes to stun Czechia before the second-half hydration break. Mateo Chávez, the left-back, appeared in the inside-right channel and finished past Kovář in the 55th minute. Julián Quiñones bundled in the second in the 61st, giving Mexico a 2-0 lead and full control now of the Group A clash.

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Vinicius Lands Among Jairzinho, Romário, Ronaldo and Rivaldo With Group-Stage Scoring Run

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Vinicius Lands Among Jairzinho, Romário, Ronaldo and Rivaldo With Group-Stage Scoring Run

Vini Jr.’s Scotland double made him the fifth Brazilian to score in all three group matches at one World Cup. Brazil lifted the trophy on each previous occasion those icons did it. His four goals tie the national mark for a single group stage, matching the country’s top totals from 1970, 2002 and 2014 as Brazil roll into the knockouts.

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Mexico Beat Czechia 3-0 as Álvaro Fidalgo Scores, Guillermo Ochoa Returns

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Mexico Beat Czechia 3-0 as Álvaro Fidalgo Scores, Guillermo Ochoa Returns

After a goalless first half, Mexico ripped through Czechia after the break. Mateo Chávez opened scoring in the 55th minute, Julián Quiñones bundled in a second six minutes later and Fidalgo found the top corner from 18 yards for 3-0. Ochoa, 40, came on late for his 154th cap, adding another World Cup chapter for Mexico in Group A.

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Brazil Beat Scotland 3-0 as Neymar Makes World Cup Return

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Brazil Beat Scotland 3-0 as Neymar Makes World Cup Return

Vinicius punished Scotland’s sloppy first half, scoring early after Rayan forced McKenna into a mistake before later nodding in at the back post for 2-0. Brazil killed the game in the 60th minute through Cunha's goal, then gave Neymar his first 2026 World Cup appearance when he replaced the scorer in the 76th. Scotland exited humbled after a long wait.

By Nischay Rathore

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