LGBTQ Pride Match scheduled for 2026 World Cup is Egypt vs. Iran

Local organizers had planned to include the June 26 game with Seattle's Pride celebrations. Then, FIFA announced the match would include Egypt and Iran, two countries where gay rights are nil.

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National10 articles from 10 sources across the spectrum· Updated 293d ago

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The StrangerLean Left· 293d ago

Seattle Pride World Cup Match Features Antigay Egypt and Iran

Washington BladeLean Left· 293d ago

Iran, Egypt object to playing in Seattle World Cup ‘Pride Match’

The World from PRXLean Left· 293d ago

LGBTQ Pride Match scheduled for 2026 World Cup is Egypt vs. Iran

Ran by 2 outlets· NPR, Wyoming Public Media

NPRLean Left· 294d ago

Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 294d ago

Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup

New York TimesLean Left· 294d ago

Egypt, Iran and an unforeseen row over a World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

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NewsweekCenter· 294d ago

Iran, Egypt protest role in 2026 World Cup "Pride Match"

Ran by 2 outlets· WHEC Rochester, KOB 4

WHEC RochesterCenter· 294d ago

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle

KOB 4Center· 294d ago

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 293d ago

Iran, Egypt oppose World Cup ‘Seattle Pride Match’