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FIFA allows LGBT pride flags at Egypt-Iran match
FIFA said on Thursday that fans will be permitted to bring pride flags to the World Cup match in Seattle between Iran and Egypt, despite Iranian objections and the soccer organization’s ban on “political items.”
TL;DR
- FIFA will permit fans to bring pride flags to the World Cup match between Iran and Egypt in Seattle.
- This decision was made despite objections from Iran and FIFA's general ban on political items.
- The match is scheduled for June 26 at Seattle Stadium during the city's Pride Weekend.
- FIFA stated that the World Cup 2026 is an inclusive event, welcoming all sexual orientations and gender identities.
- Rainbow flags and other flags representing sexual orientation and gender identity are permitted under the stadium code of conduct.