Egypt and Iran complained to FIFA this week after they were chosen to participate in an LGBT Pride match in Seattle during next summer's World Cup.
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Two Middle East nations that target LGBTQ communities have complained to FIFA over a World Cup soccer match that is planned to celebrate pride.
Iran and Egypt have complained to FIFA over Seattle's plans to promote LGTBQ+ support during a World Cup match this June.
Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup 'Pride' match next year ...
Following the announcement Seattle will host a "Pride Match" on June 26 as part of the 2026 World Cup, the Egypt has sent a formal letter to the organization requesting the celebration ...
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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 "provoke cultural and religious sensitivities."
Seattle's plans to celebrate its LGBTQ+ community coincide with a group-stage fixture between two countries that criminalize homosexuality ...
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The World Cup draw last week for the first rounds saw Iran and Egypt pitched against each other in Group G, and due to play at the Seattle Stadium on 26 June, with local organisers planning a "moment to showcase and celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities".