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Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

KSAT San Antonio

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June 26, 2026

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Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

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 and transgender people took to the field.

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Sweden Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

Seattle celebrated Pride during Egypt–Iran World Cup match

Seattle celebrated Pride during Egypt–Iran World Cup match

Fox News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran-Egypt World Cup showdown collides with Seattle’s Pride celebrations

Seattle's Pride Match Day delivered Iran versus Egypt in a politically charged World Cup group finale filled with protests and competing flags.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 26, 2026

'Pride Match' organizers highlight Seattle's inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

The Hill

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· Jun 25, 2026

World Cup fans to be allowed to bring rainbow flags for Egypt-Iran match

Fans will be allowed to display rainbow and pride flags during Friday night's World Cup match in Seattle despite opposition from at least one of the teams playing that night. Since it was announced as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, Seattle has been planning for Friday night's match between Iran and Egypt...

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

CBC News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran and Egypt will headline Seattle's 'Pride Match.' Here's why that's controversial

Iran and Egypt's FIFA World Cup game on Friday is being marketed as the 'Pride Match' by Seattle organizers. It's not a decision made by FIFA, but that hasn't stopped a wave of controversy from clouding the buildup to the pivotal group-stage game.

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Related coverage for "Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup": Sweden Herald — Seattle celebrated Pride during Egypt–Iran World Cup match. Fox News — Iran-Egypt World Cup showdown collides with Seattle’s Pride celebrations. KSAT San Antonio — 'Pride Match' organizers highlight Seattle's inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt. The Hill — World Cup fans to be allowed to bring rainbow flags for Egypt-Iran match. The Independent — FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match. CBC News — Iran and Egypt will headline Seattle's 'Pride Match.' Here's why that's controversial