Seattle’s World Cup Pride Match causing controversy

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Egypt, Iran and an unforeseen row over a World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle
The FIFA World Cup draw last week produced the group-stage line-ups for next summer’s 48-team competition and, subsequently, we learned the schedule, meaning the tournament’s host cities in the United...

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Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup
How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran
Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organizers in Seattle had earmarked a FIFA World Cup match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

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Seattle World Cup organisers say Pride events will go ahead outside Egypt-Iran match
Egypt Football Association Demands FIFA Cancel 'Pride Match' Scheduled in Seattle for World Cup Game
Seattle World Cup Pride Game sparks awkward situation for FIFA with Egypt and Iran not happy
“FIFA is committed to ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all fans, and in order to maintain the spirit of unity and peace, it is necessary to avoid including activities that could pro...

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Iran join Egypt in calling for Fifa to cancel ‘Pride Match’ at World Cup
Egypt want World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled

World Cup Pride Match in Seattle will be Iran vs. Egypt

Seattle's World Cup "Pride Match" will feature Iran and Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal, on June 26.
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Seattle Set to Celebrate Pride Month During World Cup Match Between Two Countries Where Gay Relationships Are Illegal

The city of Seattle will honor pride month during a World Cup match between two countries with a history of criminalizing gay relationships.
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