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

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

Seattle's plans to celebrate its LGBTQ+ community coincide with a group-stage fixture between two countries that criminalize ...

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

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 ...

In Iran, same-sex relations can carry the death penalty, while in Egypt morality laws are often used to prosecute LGBTQ+ ...

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

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

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

Seattle’s World Cup “Pride Match” will feature Iran and Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal, on June 26. The ...

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