Egypt focused on game against Iran, says coach

Egypt are focused on football amid complaints from their soccer association and Iran about local organisers’ decision to designate the game as Seattle's “Pride Match”, coach Hossam Hassan said on Thursday.

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The winners of match could top Group G, depending on the result between Belgium and New Zealand, but the build-up has been dominated by how two countries where homosexuality is criminalised have been drawn to play the game.

Egypt and Iran both objected after December's draw, though FIFA, which says what happens outside the stadium is a matter for host cities, has confirmed fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags to the World Cup match.

Egypt coach Hassan did not directly answer when asked about Seattle's Pride celebrations coinciding with the game, saying they were all focused on football.