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FIFA rejects Egypt, Iran objections, allows Pride flags at World Cup match
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FIFA rejects Egypt, Iran objections, allows Pride flags at World Cup match
The Egyptian and Iranian football bodies previously raised objections over the match to FIFA.
Rosaleen Carroll
Jun 25, 2026
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A fan waves a Pride flag before the game between the Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field on June 3, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. — Steph Chambers/Getty Images
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Soccer fans will be permitted to bring in rainbow flags when Egypt's national team faces off against Iran on Friday at the World Cup in Seattle, FIFA said Thursday, as the match turned into a flashpoint for two countries where LGBTQ communities have been marginalized.
'Pride Match'
The match at Lumen Field is scheduled to take place on Friday during Seattle’s annual Pride Weekend and is being locally promoted as part of “Pride Match Day” programming.
FIFA said supporters will be allowed to bring rainbow flags and other items........
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