Iran-Egypt World Cup showdown collides with Seattle’s Pride celebrations
The Iran-Egypt World Cup match in Seattle coincided with the city's Pride celebrations, causing controversy between the two nations and FIFA. Despite protests from both Iranian and Egyptian federations, FIFA refused to restrict rainbow flags and symbols from the match. The event was designated as the city's official Pride Match Day, with fans displaying rainbow flags and symbols in the stadium.
- ▪Iran and Egypt's World Cup match was held in Seattle during the city's Pride celebrations.
- ▪FIFA refused to restrict rainbow flags and symbols from the match despite protests from both nations.
- ▪The match was designated as the city's official Pride Match Day, with fans displaying rainbow flags and symbols in the stadium.
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OutKick Sports Iran-Egypt World Cup showdown collides with Seattle’s Pride celebrations FIFA refused to restrict rainbow flags and symbols from the match despite both nation's protests By Alejandro Avila OutKick Published June 27, 2026 8:07am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video World Cup fans react to Pride celebrations in Seattle before Iran-Egypt match Soccer fans talk to OutKick outside the Iran-Egypt World Cup group match in Seattle on Friday night as the city’s Pride celebrations become a point of controversy for the two nations competing.
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