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

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June 27, 2026

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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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Ariana News

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· Jun 27, 2026

FIFA World Cup: Iran held by Egypt after controversial late goal Is disallowed

Friday's game was also designated the Pride Match by local organisers and some rainbow flags could be seen inside the stadium, though the game passed without incident off the pitch. The post FIFA World Cup: Iran held by Egypt after controversial late goal Is disallowed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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

BRICS News

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· Jun 26, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇪🇬🇮🇷 Egypt and Iran file objection with FIFA to prevent LGTBQ flags at its Wo [...]

JUST IN: Egypt and Iran file objection with FIFA to prevent LGTBQ flags at its World Cup match due to Islamic religious values.Seattle refused and officially designated the Egypt-Iran game a Pride Match.@BRICSNews

Times of India

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· Jun 27, 2026

Watch: Iran and Egypt, where homosexuality is criminalised, play FIFA Pride Match among rainbow flags and banners

Watch: Iran and Egypt, where homosexuality is criminalised, play FIFA Pride Match among rainbow flags and banners

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 Fly Despite Iran, Egypt Complain To FIFA Over 'Pride Match'": Ariana News — FIFA World Cup: Iran held by Egypt after controversial late goal Is disallowed. 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. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇪🇬🇮🇷 Egypt and Iran file objection with FIFA to prevent LGTBQ flags at its Wo [...]. Times of India — Watch: Iran and Egypt, where homosexuality is criminalised, play FIFA Pride Match among rainbow flags and banners. CBC News — Iran and Egypt will headline Seattle's 'Pride Match.' Here's why that's controversial