Le due nazionali si sfideranno in campo tra le bandiere arcobaleno

"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.

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

The Iranian soccer team ripped FIFA's permitting of pride flags at games, saying gay pride is in contrast to the religious values of the team.