Iran and FIFA refuse to answer questions about Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’ vs. Egypt

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Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle. Local organizers are honoring the city's LGBTQ+ community when Iran faces Egypt on Friday. The countries are two of the most repressive places in the world for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In December, both countries asked for the Pride-themed celebrations to be canceled. A FIFA spokesperson asked reporters before Iran's news conference on Thursday to stick to soccer-related questions. And Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team won't be focused on anything happening off the field.