AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup in Seattle: Egypt punched its first-ever World Cup knockout ticket with a 1-1 draw vs. Iran in the much-hyped “Pride Match,” after Mahmoud Saber scored early and Ramin Rezaeian equalized; Iran’s late winner was ruled offside by VAR, leaving the team waiting to see if it qualifies as one of the best third-place sides. Group G shakeup: Belgium topped Group G by routing New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, setting up a round-of-32 matchup in Seattle against a third-place opponent. Seattle Pride on display: Despite protests tied to Middle East politics and objections from both teams, Pride flags and fan celebrations went ahead, with thousands packing Seattle Stadium and Ballard hosting its own Pride festival and World Cup watch party. NHL Draft (local sports): The Seattle Kraken selected defenseman Chase Reid with the No. 7 pick in the first round. Spokane community event: Crews worked late to set up Hoopfest across downtown Spokane ahead of Saturday’s opening.
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