World Cup Pride Match in Seattle will be Iran vs. Egypt

Seattle's World Cup "Pride Match" will feature Iran and Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal, on June 26.
The New York Sun

World Cup ‘Pride Match’ at Seattle To Feature Teams From Two Countries That Outlaw Homosexuality

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

Salah’s Egypt and Iran will contest a ‘pride match’ at 2026 Fifa World Cup

The 2026 Fifa World Cup match between Egypt and Iran has been designated as host city Seattle's “pride match”.

Gay rights in spotlight as Seattle's World Cup Pride match features teams from nations where same-sex love is illegal

Seattle's 2026 World Cup Pride Match will feature Egypt vs Iran, highlighting inclusion despite both countries' anti-LGBTQ ...
National Hockey League

Matter of Pride (Month)

As Seattle and the Pacific Northwest welcome in Pride Month, the Kraken franchise is happy to mark the celebration with several events, especially this June with the Kraken Community Iceplex in full ...

Seattle’s World Cup pride match features Iran and Egypt

A designated “Pride Match” at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle will feature the national teams of Egypt and Iran, two countries where homosexuality is criminalized.The local organizing committee in ...