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In Seattle, the organizing committee’s request was rejected by the two Islamic countries
Pro-gay flags have appeared in the stands at Lumen Field in the US city of Seattle during the 2026 World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, despite objections from both sides to any celebratory event known as Pride Week.
And it happened A major crisis arose before the game due to the insistence of the local Seattle organizing committee on holding festivities that support homosexuality. On the sidelines of the meeting.
Seattle is known for being one of the American cities that celebrates the gay community the most, while the June celebration is one of the most popular and largest Pride events in the United States.
However, the Egyptian and Iranian federations have lodged a formal complaint with the International Association of Football Associations (FIFA) demanding that such celebrations be banned as they conflict with the religious and cultural values of both countries.
Despite these objections, Organizers in Seattle have confirmed that the event will go ahead as plannedMeanwhile, a FIFA spokesperson said the Pride Match is a private initiative of the host city and is not an event organized by FIFA.
Pictures obtained by news agencies showed that the displays of support for homosexuality at the game were private, as a number of fans held up rainbow flags and banners, while the organizing committee did not hold any Pride Week celebrations either before or after the game.
The game ended in a 1-1 draw in the third round of Group Seven at the 2026 World Cup, allowing Egypt to qualify for the second round from second place, while Iran finished the group in third place, awaiting their position in the top three.
