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Rainbow flags dot Iran protest in Seattle ahead of World Cup match

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June 27, 2026

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Demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle on Friday amid the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran. It was just a coincidence that the city’s “Pride Match” ended up as a high-stakes matchup between Iran and Egypt — ultimately a 1-1 draw — and it came with plenty of pushback from both countries. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 26, 2026

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.

Off The Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rainbow flags allowed at World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, FIFA says

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 collision between local celebrations and two nations where homosexuality is criminalized. Friday’s group game falls on Seattle’s Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after []...Click to read more

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

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...

Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

🏳️‍🌈 FIFA green-lights rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash

Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle's designated "Pride Match" at the World Cup, FIFA said, echoing comments from local organizers that the symbol is one of human rights despite protests from the two competing countries. #pride #worldcup #usa #iran #egypt

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· Jun 27, 2026

Rainbow Flags Fly Despite Iran, Egypt Complain To FIFA Over 'Pride Match'

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

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Related coverage for "Rainbow flags dot Iran protest in Seattle ahead of World Cup match": KSAT San Antonio — Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup. Off The Press — Rainbow flags allowed at World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, FIFA says. The Independent — FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match. The Hill — World Cup fans to be allowed to bring rainbow flags for Egypt-Iran match. Reuters — 🏳️‍🌈 FIFA green-lights rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash. NDTV — Rainbow Flags Fly Despite Iran, Egypt Complain To FIFA Over 'Pride Match'