Iran, Egypt outraged over ‘Pride Match’ designation for World Cup faceoff — urge FIFA to scrap LGBTQ+ affiliations

NY Post ^ | 6/25/26 | Daniel Cody

[Libloather]

The Iranian and Egyptian soccer federations have urged FIFA to strip any “Pride Match” displays and rainbow symbols from Friday’s World Cup match in Seattle.

The contest, slated for June 26 at Lumen Field, is scheduled during the city’s Pride weekend and has been referred to as the “Pride Match.”

While FIFA confirmed to the New York Times that rainbow flags remain permitted at all World Cup matches this summer, its president, Gianni Infantino, has previously distanced the governing body from the event’s promotional themes.

He insisted there would be no official “Pride Match” at the tournament in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Weltwoche, and added that any events taking place in Seattle “has nothing to do with the match itself.”

The Iranian federation warned that it “takes this matter seriously and has clearly communicated its position” to FIFA.

“We believe FIFA should take into account the views and concerns of the participating teams when considering matters related to the match environment and stadium presentation,” the Iranians said in a statement.

“FIFA has been informed of this shared position by both countries and is expected to take the necessary steps to ensure that no related ceremonies or promotional activities take place within the stadium or as part of the official match environment.”

Similarly, the Egyptian federation objected to “the holding of any activities related to supporting homosexuality.”

[Libloather]

They refuse to wear the ribbon.

[Kudsman]

Just bill it as goat pride.

[MtnClimber]

[Kudsman]

Lmao. Very bad for her health.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Are they going to make the teams playing in the “pride” matches wear burqas?

[cherry]

Teams should show up but not play...forfeit...both teams....

[RetiredArmy]

They should tell FEE-FA to kiss their @$$e$!!!!

[T.B. Yoits]

I don't understand the controversy. Both the rainbow flag wavers and these groups promote having sex with minors.

Maybe it's, "Don't do it openly because we'll all lose access to our victims!"

I sounds like a conflict of sects, not a conflict of beliefs.

[spintreebob]

Here is an issue where Trump should support the Iranians...and Egyptians ... and morality.

It is one thing to “allow” indecency.
It is a much different thing to “celebrate” it.

[No name given]

Agreed.

[Morgana]

So why is this a bad thing? It makes us barf too.

[No name given]

Exactly.

[GOPJ]

The United States should not be exporting sexual kink propaganda of any kind to anywhere. I would be offended if any country did that to us.

[JeepersFreepers]

The United States should not be exporting sexual kink propaganda of any kind to anywhere. I would be offended if any country did that to us.

I couldn't agree with you more!

[vivenne]

Lol! What will all the Liberals say now about the Religion of Peace?

[clee1]

Holy rat squeeze, Batman! Im agreeing with Iran?????

[NorthMountain]

Trans fat ...

rhymes with

BASEBALL BAT

[Texas Eagle]

The Iranian federation warned that it “takes this matter seriously and has clearly communicated its position” to FIFA.

Maybe they can find more persuasive means. Does the stadium they are playing in have rafters they can hang people from? “

[Texas Eagle]

Maybe they can write Koran verses on their uniforms? Just spitballin’. Trying to be helpful.

[aquila48]

Isn’t it interesting that Mamdani loves homos and the delusionals and putting women in high posts?

Very unmuslim!