Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle's designated "Pride Match" at the World Cup, FIFA said on Thursday, setting up an awkward ​collision between local celebrations and two nations where homosexuality is criminalised.

Egypt moved to the top of the standings in Group G with the win but wasn’t yet assured a spot in the knockout round.

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The Egyptian national soccer team was denied a request to stay in Seattle after their first World Cup win, and the team is instead returning to Spokane.