Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’
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Iran and Egypt have attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in the match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle
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Rainbow flags will be allowed inside Seattle Stadium when Iraq and Egypt play in the designated ‘Pride Match’. Photograph: Paul Christian Gordon/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenRainbow flags will be allowed inside Seattle Stadium when Iraq and Egypt play in the designated ‘Pride Match’. Photograph: Paul Christian Gordon/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockWorld Cup 2026Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’LGBTQ+ festivities organised around match in SeattleIran coach says he and his team are focused on footballBen Fisher in SeattleThu 25 Jun 2026 21.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIran and Egypt attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in the designated “Pride Match” celebrating the LGBTQ+ community…
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