Leaders in the nation’s soccer federations publicly rebuked the idea of playing the match June 26 at Seattle Stadium.

Seattle's plans to celebrate its LGBTQ+ community coincide with a group-stage fixture between two countries that criminalize ...

The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day ...

What local organizers in Seattle said about plans for a 'Pride Match' at the 2026 World Cup in the face of fierce opposition ...

Seattle’s plan for the June 26 game to be a “Pride Match” was made before the World Cup draw. Egypt said the move may ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup “Pride Match” will feature two countries where homosexuality is criminalized: Egypt and Iran. Now, ...

A World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran. The scheduled June 26 match will be part of the ...

In Iran, same-sex relations can carry the death penalty, while in Egypt morality laws are often used to prosecute LGBTQ+ ...

On June 26, Iran plays Egypt in a World Cup match right here in Seattle. June. Seattle. That's Pride Month around here. And ...

World Cup organisers in Seattle on Wednesday said their Pride events would go ahead as planned outside a June match in the city between Egypt and Iran despite objections from sports officials in the ...

Tension builds around Egypt & Iran fixtureEgypt submits first official request to FIFA ahead of the World Cup 2026 — and the ...