Iran, Egypt outraged over ‘Pride Match’ designation for World Cup faceoff — call on FIFA to scrap LGBTQ+ affiliations

World News Iran, Egypt outraged over ‘Pride Match’ designation for World Cup faceoff — call on FIFA to scrap LGBTQ+ affiliations By Daniel Cody Published June 25, 2026, 10:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Iranian and Egyptian soccer federations have urged FIFA to strip any “Pride Match” displays and rainbow symbols from Friday’s World Cup match in Seattle. The contest, slated for June 26 at Lumen Field, is scheduled during the city’s Pride weekend and has been referred to as the “Pride Match.” While FIFA confirmed to the New York Times that rainbow flags remain permitted at all World Cup matches this summer, its president, Gianni Infantino, has previously distanced the governing body from the event’s promotional themes.

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