Local organizers had planned to include the June 26 game with Seattle's Pride celebrations. Then, FIFA announced the match ...

FIFA faces objections from Iran and Egypt as Seattle keeps its Pride-branded match tied to the city’s Pride Weekend.

Following the announcement Seattle will host a “Pride Match” on June 26 as part of the 2026 World Cup, the Egypt has sent a ...

What local organizers in Seattle said about plans for a 'Pride Match' at the 2026 World Cup in the face of fierce opposition ...

Egypt and Iran have complained to FIFA over a World Cup match in Seattle that is planned to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.

Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organisers in Seattle had earmarked a match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The two teams involved in the game – Iran and ...

The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day ...

The Egyptian and Iranian soccer teams have launched official complaints with FIFA over LGBTQ+ events being hosted at their ...

World Cup organisers in Seattle on Wednesday said their Pride events would go ahead as planned outside a June match in the city between Egypt and Iran despite objections from sports officials in the ...

An advisory committee says the match between Egypt and Iran will continue and is intended to reflect the city's commitment to ...

Two countries that criminalize homosexuality are set to play a World Cup match in Seattle that’s designed to celebrate the ...

A designated “Pride Match” at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle will feature the national teams of Egypt and Iran, two ...