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World Cup: 'Pride Match' sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
Friday night's game in Seattle was designated as a "Pride Match" well ahead of the World Cup draw. The fixture list then threw up Egypt vs. Iran, two countries in which homosexuality is criminalized.
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channelnewsasia.com
Seattle sticking with World Cup 'Pride Match', hoping it can change minds
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…
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jpost.com
Iran and Egypt to play in Seattle 'Pride Match' despite earlier complaints | The Jerusalem Post
"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.
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businessday.co.za
Seattle embraces World Cup Pride Match despite team objections
Pride-themed World Cup fixture sparks debate over inclusion and rights
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forbes.com
FIFA Allows Rainbow Flags At ‘Pride Match’ Despite Complaints From Iran And Egypt
The two countries, both of which criminalize LGBTQ relationships, have lodged complaints in the past.
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nytimes.com
FIFA clashes with Iran, Egypt over rainbow flags at World Cup Pride Match
Lumen Field in Seattle will host FIFA's Pride Match on Friday.
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albawaba.net
Will World Cup 'Pride Match' between Iran and Egypt be canceled? | Al Bawaba
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
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iranwire.com
Seattle’s Controversial World Cup “Pride Match” Between Iran and Egypt
On Friday evening, fans of Iran and Egypt will pass through streets on their way to Lumen Field stadium that, on this particular weekend ...
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nrc.nl
Seattle maakt zich op voor de ‘Pride match’ tussen Egypte en Iran, maar die landen zitten daar helemaal niet op te wachten
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…
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ansa.it
Mondiali: Iran-Egitto 'pride match', Fifa dice sì a bandiere LGBTQ+ - Mondiali 2026 - Ansa.it
A Seattle la partita nel giorno dell'orgoglio gay, scontro con le due federazioni (ANSA)
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theguardian.com
Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup as its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran
Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the field
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FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash
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…
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nbcnews.com
Rainbow flags allowed at World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, FIFA says
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.
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cryptobriefing.com
FIFA allows rainbow flags at Egypt vs Iran World Cup match, designates first-ever Pride Match
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
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welt.de
Spiel in Seattle: „Keine Zeremonien“ – Iran und Ägypten protestieren gegen ihr Pride-Match - WELT
Ausgerechnet der Iran und Ägypten treten in Seattle beim Pride-Match gegeneinander an. Das gefällt den Ländern nicht. Kurz vor der Austragung haben sie ein gemeinsames…
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fanpage.it
Iran-Egitto è il ‘Pride Match’ ai Mondiali: sì FIFA alle bandiere LGBTQ+, scontro con le federazioni
La sfida dei Mondiali 2026 tra Iran ed Egitto coincide con il Pride di Seattle e accende il dibattito sui diritti LGBTQ+
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independent.co.uk
‘Queer people are everywhere’: Inside the politicisation of the World Cup pride match
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…
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france24.com
Truth or Fake - World Cup 'Pride Match': FIFA refuses to ban rainbow flags despite Iran, Egypt objections
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…
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FiFA approves pride flags for Egypt v Iran match | The Jerusalem Post
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.
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al-monitor.com
FIFA rejects Egypt, Iran objections, allows Pride flags at World Cup match
The Egyptian and Iranian football bodies previously raised objections over the match to FIFA.
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hollywoodreporter.com
FIFA to Allow LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flags at Egypt-Iran World Cup Clash in Seattle
Soccer federations for both Muslim-majority countries earlier called on tournament organizers to disallow any symbols for queer community support in the stadium during a crunch…