Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup
- Posted on December 10, 2025
- By NPR
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Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup

Local organizers had planned to include the June 26 game with Seattle's Pride celebrations. Then, FIFA announced the match would include Egypt and Iran, two countries where gay rights are nil.