FIFA has rejected calls from Iran and Egypt to ban rainbow flags at their World Cup match in Seattle on Friday, despite both countries objecting to local Pride-themed celebrations linked to the fixture.…

SEATTLE, June 24 : Seattle's LGBTQ community members say they hope that this Friday's World Cup "Pride Match" between Egypt and Iran, two countries where homosexuality is…

"They're not going to turn off the World Cup on state television in Iran or Egypt to block out a Pride flag in the audience," Cairns said.

Pride-themed World Cup fixture sparks debate over inclusion and rights

The two countries, both of which criminalize LGBTQ relationships, have lodged complaints in the past.

FIFA menolak tuntutan Iran dan Mesir untuk membatasi simbol-simbol LGBTQ dalam Piala Dunia 2026.

Lumen Field in Seattle will host FIFA's Pride Match on Friday.

ALBAWABA - Despite strong laws that ban LGBTQ+ activity in Iran and Egypt, FIFA World Cup announced the first-ever "Pride Match" on Saturday, June 27. I

On Friday evening, fans of Iran and Egypt will pass through streets on their way to Lumen Field stadium that, on this particular weekend ...

WK voetbal: In Seattle is de wedstrijd Egypte-Iran tot onderdeel gemaakt van de jaarlijkse Pride. De betrokken voetbalbonden hebben hun onvrede publiekelijk laten blijken, maar de…

A Seattle la partita nel giorno dell'orgoglio gay, scontro con le due federazioni (ANSA)

Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the field

June 25 : 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…

FIFA has been informed of this shared position by both countries and is expected to take the necessary steps to ensure that no related ceremonies or promotional activities take…

Friday’s group game falls on Seattle’s Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December’s draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.

FIFA approved rainbow flags at all 2026 World Cup matches and designated Iran vs Egypt in Seattle as the first Pride Match, rejecting both nations' ban

Le comité d'organisation local avait fixé la date du 26 juin, mais les deux équipes qui représentent des pays hostiles à la communauté LGBT+ en lice refusent catégoriquement…

As duas seleções já se pronunciaram contra a medida, citando conflito com seus valores culturais e religiosos

La sfida dei Mondiali 2026 tra Iran ed Egitto coincide con il Pride di Seattle e accende il dibattito sui diritti LGBTQ+

La FIFA autoriza exhibir banderas arcoíris en Seattle pese al rechazo de Egipto e Irán antes de su duelo mundialista.

A match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and football to align. Then, Iran were drawn…