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Posted on 06/22/2026 8:17:51 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
* Iran and Egypt have both criticised the branding of their World Cup group-stage meeting as a "Pride Match"
* Egyptian football officials formally lodged objections with FIFA over LGBTQ+ themed activities surrounding the fixture
* The June 26 match in Seattle was designated by local organisers as part of Pride Month celebrations
Iran and Egypt have expressed opposition to branding of their upcoming World Cup meeting as a "Pride Match," with both football federations raising concerns ahead of the Group G fixture in Seattle.
The two nations were drawn together for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the tournament allocation ceremony in Washington, D.C., with their group-stage clash scheduled for June 26.
Seattle, one of the tournament's host cities, had previously designated the match as part of local Pride Month celebrations before the participating teams were known. Organisers have stated that the initiative is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA.
The decision has nevertheless prompted criticism from officials in both countries.
Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj said both federations had objected to the branding, describing it as an inappropriate initiative.
According to reports carried by Iranian news agency ISNA, Taj said the two countries had raised "objections against the issue" and labelled the move "an irrational move that supports a certain group."
The Egyptian Football Association also confirmed it had formally contacted FIFA regarding the matter.
In a statement, the federation said it had written to FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafström to express its opposition to any LGBTQ+-related activities connected to the fixture.
The statement said Egypt "categorically rejects holding any activities related to supporting (homosexuality) during the match between the Egyptian national team and Iran," arguing that such initiatives conflict with "the cultural, religious and social values in the region, especially in Arab and Islamic societies."
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Some of you might not be aware of this....
In Iran, homosexual conduct is criminalized and can carry severe penalties under the country’s legal system.
In Egypt, while homosexuality is not explicitly outlawed, authorities have frequently used morality and public decency laws against LGBTQ+ individuals, leading to arrests and prosecutions.
How in the heck did a match between Iran and Egypt end up being in Seattle? And who the heck in Seattle thought it was a good idea to make it a celebration of homosexuality?
You can’t make this stuff up.
🌈 Oh the irony ping. 🍯
Since this match was announced, knowing it would collide with Pride Weekend, I have been making countless bags of popcorn. There is going to be one heck of a collision
Just remove the fake “pride” crap from everything!
I’ll never understand (ever) how men can be proud of butt-forking.
There are some tall buildings around to show how they feel about Seattle’s pride b.s. And out of inclusiveness, nobody should gripe. Good luck with that. Also, any declared trannies in any of these teams?
Not my favorite teams, but this Pride crap is really a classless finger in their eye.
Globohomo never sleeps
They’re right.
This stuff is stupid.
Why can’t they just have a frickin’ soccer, baseball or football game.
That’s what everyone wants to see.
Next thing you know, they’ll be wanting commie night, gangster night and sex worker night….
It’s ridiculous!
Seattle may not like or cooperate with Federal ICE agents, but they ought to be extremely grateful that the FBI and Homeland Security are putting in a colossal effort to protect these stadiums, the fans and Seattle.
The “Head” Ayatollah is “probably gay”, so what’s the problem?
I’m sick of fag culture being thrown in our face everyday.
Furthermore, I’m sick of every pet cause or crusade latching on to sporting events.
“Play Ball” without the bullshit.
“How in the heck did a match
between Iran and Egypt end up
being in Seattle? ”
I read about this earlier this month.
First Seattle picked that weekend game to
be their pride weekend game.
They knew a game would be played on that day
but nobody knew who was playing yet. They hadn’t
picked the teams yet.
Then I read a news article that it was Iran and Egypt.
I’ve been looking forward to this game ever since.
I really hope it’s a wake up call for a lot of people.
Them to write bible verses on their uniforms.
Sorry
Tell Them to write bible verses on their uniforms like pitchers in San Francisco.
There fixed it.
Quran verses. They’re Muslims.
They’re upset because lots of the coaches and team members like to bugger little boys, but they don’t want to admit it. Maybe the coaches buggered the current players.
Who knows? They’re different cultures…..
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