World Cup fans to be allowed to bring rainbow flags for Egypt-Iran match
FIFA says rainbow flags are allowed under its stadium code as Seattle’s Pride weekend match draws objections from Egypt and Iran, whose federations oppose LGBTQ+ events.
- FIFA confirmed Thursday that fans may bring rainbow flags to Friday's World Cup match between Egypt and Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle, rejecting both nations' federation objections to LGBTQ+ symbols.
- Seattle's local World Cup organizing committee branded Friday's game a "Pride Match" earlier this year to coincide with annual celebrations, prompting objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations citing cultural values.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Swiss magazine Die Weltwoche in January that "there will be no 'Pride Match' at the World Cup," emphasizing celebrations are organized by external groups, not FIFA.
- This marks a shift from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where FIFA threatened yellow cards against captains planning to wear "OneLove" armbands, citing rules against political messaging.
- Friday's match is critical for both teams' tournament advancement, while human rights groups note Iran and Egypt impose severe penalties on LGBTQ+ individuals, including potential imprisonment and fines.
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Nattens pupgörelse mellan Iran och Egypt i Seattle har utsetts till VM-turneringens thepridematch. Men de två länderna – där hbtq-personer riskerar hårda taut – undviker helst att prata om det.
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The Weather: Ah, crisp, wet, and gray. What month is it? The rain shouldn’t be much of a bother, but pack your rain jacket if you’re going to the big game tonight. Also Pack Your Pride Flag: It’s the Pride Match at Lumen Field Seattle Stadium tonight at 8 p.m. Seattle’s World Cup organizing body, which is not affiliated with FIFA, designated the match as a Pride celebration long before it knew Egypt and Iran were playing, two countries where hom…
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