FIFA faces objections from Iran and Egypt as Seattle keeps its Pride-branded match tied to the city’s Pride Weekend.

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

An advisory committee says the match between Egypt and Iran will continue and is intended to reflect the city's commitment to ...

Several cities in North America will play host to FIFA World Cup matches next year. When sporting events draw teams from ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Egypt and Iran have complained to FIFA over a World Cup match in Seattle that is planned to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.

Following the announcement Seattle will host a “Pride Match” on June 26 as part of the 2026 World Cup, the Egypt has sent a ...

Last week, thousands came out to rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial Sunday in Washington, D.C., as part of WorldPride 2025. Under gray skies that turned into downpours, LGBTQ+ people from across ...

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