Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan celebrates after the 2026 FIFA World Cup group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver. Mohamed Gamal Tageldin/Nexpher via ZUMA Press Wire/dpaEgypt coach Hossam Hassan said he's focused on football when it comes to the match against Iran, which was designated by local organizers as Seattle's Pride Match."We are concerned with football on the pitch. We respect, once again, respect and fair play as rules for everyone to abide by and any guidelines set forth by FIFA," he said in a news conference on Thursday.The Pride Fest is taking place this weekend in Seattle. It's a large, colourful festival celebrating the LGBTQI+ community. The event focuses on diversity and equality, and the schedule includes a parade in the city centre and numerous concerts, among other things.Local organizers decided to designate Friday's game as a Pride Match even before the draw for the group stage. Once the Egypt v Iran match-up was set, discussions quickly ensued.Both nations don't share the values of Pride Fest and before the tournament, they protested to FIFA against the city's plan to celebrate the game as a Pride Match - to no avail.Egypt top Group G with four points while Iran are second, two points behind.

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Canada advanced to its first-ever knockout round but also made history in a different way by becoming the first World Cup host to have to play outside of its borders. Canadas 2-1 loss to Switzerland on Wednesday will send the the team south to Los Angeles to face South Africa in the Round of 32. A win or draw against Switzerland would have kept Canada in Vancouver for knockouts. "Of course, we would have loved to stay in Vancouver, were not kidding anyone on there," defender Alistair Johnston told reporters on Thursday. The two other co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup, the United States and Mexico, both won their groups and stay within their borders for the next round. The 2002 World Cup was co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, but neither squad played in the other country. Canadas coach Jesse Marsch was looking for the positives. "Theres also a certain benefit to eliminating a little bit of the distractions and the circus around the whole thing, as much as weve really enjoyed the home crowd," Marsch said. Both Marsch and Johnston emphasized the importance of rest in preparation for Canadas first elimination game. "Training is not going to be so intensive," Marsch said. "Its going to be about recovery, rehabilitation, and then re-energizing to really go again in the biggest game that weve had as a program." Wherever Canada plays, Johnston is optimistic the fans will be there too. "Were playing in LA, were not playing on Mars or something, you know what I mean," he said. "Im expecting a decent chunk of Canadian fans to get there." ___ Connor Joyce is a student in the University of Georgias Carmical Sports Media Institute. Reporting by The Associated Press.

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2026 U.S. Darts Masters Day 1 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket: van Veen kicks off debut with a win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.James Wade was averaging around 110 in the opening few legs, but his standard dropped quite a bit after that. He finished with an average of 82.51, which was enough to win the game 6-3, since Adam Sevada only averaged 77.29 and was 3/18 on doubles.The Sporting News is reporting from New York City for Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Darts Masters.Day 1 will feature 16 players looking to advance to the quarterfinals on Friday night, including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen and others.2026 U.S. Darts Masters Day 1 schedule & resultsThursday night's session consists of the first round.MORE:2026 U.S. Darts Masters: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explainedFirst round (first to 6 legs)MatchDateTime (local)Score(3)Gian van Veen vs. Fred KruegerThurs., June 257:15 p.m.6-1(4)Gerwyn Price vs. Brayden HallThurs., June 257:45 p.m.6-4James Wade vs. Adam SevadaThurs., June 258:15 p.m.6-3Josh Rock vs. Jim LongThurs., June 258:45 p.m.(1) Luke Littler vs. David CameronThurs., June 259:15 p.m.(2) Luke Humphries vs. Leonard GatesThurs., June 259:45 p.m.Jonny Clayton vs. Gary MawsonThurs., June 2510:15 p.m.Stephen Bunting vs. Alex SpellmanThurs., June 2510:45 p.m.MORE:Explaining the significance of the World Series of DartsBracketHere is the bracket for the quarterfinals on Day 2.Luke Littler/David Cameron vs. Josh Rock/Jim LongGerwyn Pricevs. James WadeLuke Humphries/Leonard Gates vs. Stephen Bunting/Alex SpellmanGian van Veen vs. Jonny Clayton/Gary MawsonMore Darts articles:2026 U.S. Darts Masters qualifiers: Michael van Gerwen to miss eventLuke Littler contract details: Teenage phenom signs richest endorsement deal in darts historyHow much prize money did Luke Littler earn in the 2026 Premier League of Darts season?Every Premier League Darts play-off night 9-darter: From Luke Littler to Phil Taylor

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As the group stage concludes, anticipation builds for the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Teams are now entering high-pressure elimination matches, where every mistake could end their tournament journey. The United States, having advanced successfully, now prepares for a more challenging path toward the quarterfinals. USA National Team Jersey