Mindkét országban büntetik az azonos neműek kapcsolatát, Seattle-ben viszont épp az ő találkozójuk lett a „Pride-meccs”.

"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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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+

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…

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.

The Egyptian and Iranian football bodies previously raised objections over the match to FIFA.

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…

The Egypt v Iran World Cup 2026 match in Seattle has been dubbed the "Pride Match" by local organisers, with FIFA confirming rainbow flags are permitted inside the stadium

Iran and Egypt have attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in the match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual…

SEATTLE, June 26 — Fifa has reiterated that LGBTQ rainbow flags will be allowed inside Seattle’s Lumen Field on Friday when the stadium hosts Iran and Egypt’s World Cup G...

El organismo permitirá el ingreso de insignias de la comunidad, pese a las protestas de ambas federaciones, que este viernes se juegan el pase a dieciseisavos

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G game as the city marks its annual "Pride Match" parade. The…