World Cup 'Pride Match': FIFA refuses to ban rainbow flags despite Iran, Egypt objections

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France24 English - Americas 2 hours ago • france24.com

World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed…

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France24 English - Top 12 hours ago • france24.com

World Cup 'Pride Match': FIFA refuses to ban rainbow flags despite Iran, Egypt objections

FIFA has rejected calls from Iran and Egypt to ban rainbow flags at their World Cup match in Seattle on Friday, despite both countries objecting to local Pride-themed celebrations linked to the fixture. FIFA says LGBTQ+…

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