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

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 ...

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 ...

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World ...

By Andrew Hay Dec 10 (Reuters) - World Cup organisers in Seattle on Wednesday said their Pride events would go ahead as ...

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

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

The match isn't directly “affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA,” according to its website.

Egypt is on the attack against FIFA. Following the announcement Seattle will host a “Pride Match” on June 26 as part of the 2026 World Cup, Egypt has sent a formal letter to the organization ...

The controversy stems from last week's FIFA tournament draw, which selected two countries where homosexuality faces legal consequences to play in the "Pride Match." ...

The two nations have anti-LGBTQ+ laws and policies.