Iran’s football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as an ‘irrational move’.

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

Seattle’s plan for the June 26 game to be a “Pride Match” was made before the World Cup draw. Egypt said the move may “provoke cultural and religious sensitivities.” ...

The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities.

Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organisers in Seattle had earmarked a match in the city as a chance to ...

AFC have sanctioned India’s Mohun Bagan for refusing to visit Iran for their Asian Champions League match in September.

Seattle’s plan to celebrate Pride during a World Cup match has triggered strong protests from Egypt and Iran, placing FIFA in the middle of a global cultural dispute.

From local Pride plans to global politics, here’s why Egypt is asking FIFA to intervene in its Seattle World Cup match.

Two Middle East nations that target LGBTQ communities have complained to FIFA over a World Cup soccer match that is planned to celebrate pride.

The organisation behind the LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" at the 2026 World Cup say they intend to push forward with their plans despite one of the teams involved objecting to Fifa.

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