‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match
WORLD CUP 2026 : 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 to face Egypt. Kieran Jackson takes a look at the rainbow game – an event which turned into (another) political storm at the 2026 World Cup
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