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The World Cup belongs to LGBTQ+ fans too

Out Magazine

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June 26, 2026

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Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

Inside the World Cup Pride match - between two countries where being gay is illegal: IAN HERBERT

Inside the World Cup Pride match - between two countries where being gay is illegal: IAN HERBERT

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘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

ZENIT

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· Jun 20, 2026

International Campaign Launched Against LGBT+ Indoctrination Promoted by International Football Organization in the Context of the The Global Festival of Sport

The controversy centers on International Football Organization endorsement of a match-specific Pride designation, a move that many football supporters view as incompatible with the organization's long-standing claims that football should remain free from political, religious, and ideological messaging. The post International Campaign Launched Against LGBT+ Indoctrination Promoted by International Football Organization in the Context of the The Global Festival of Sport appeared first on ZENIT - English.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 21, 2026

The 3 things every World Cup fan should remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks

The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is a global emotional event. Across countries, cultures, homes, workplaces, restaurants, viewing centres, fan parks, and stadiums, millions of people gather to watch, cheer, argue, celebrate, and sometimes suffer through every pass, tackle, missed chance, and penalty shootout.

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 1, 2026

World Cup: Mexico Facing Punishment For Homophobic Chant

World Cup: Mexico Facing Punishment For Homophobic Chant

Iran Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: "We respect all of LGBT people," says Iran skipper Taremi after 'Pride Game' against Egypt

Seattle [US], June 27 (ANI): Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said his team's focus at the FIFA World Cup 2026 was only on football after being asked about the tournament's 'Pride Game'.He said that while 'our religion doesn't accept that', Iran respects the LGBT community following Team Melli's 1-1 Group G draw against Egypt.The last group-stage game of Iran was designated as the 'Pride Game' by local organiser

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Related coverage for "The World Cup belongs to LGBTQ+ fans too": Football | Mail Online — Inside the World Cup Pride match - between two countries where being gay is illegal: IAN HERBERT. The Independent — ‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match. ZENIT — International Campaign Launched Against LGBT+ Indoctrination Promoted by International Football Organization in the Context of the The Global Festival of Sport. MyJoyOnline — The 3 things every World Cup fan should remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks. GiveMeSport — World Cup: Mexico Facing Punishment For Homophobic Chant. Iran Herald — FIFA World Cup 2026: "We respect all of LGBT people," says Iran skipper Taremi after 'Pride Game' against Egypt