Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’
FIFA confirmed that fans can bring rainbow flags into Lumen Field for the Group G match between Egypt and Iran. The game coincides with Seattle's Pride weekend and was designated a Pride Match by local organizers. Both the Egyptian and Iranian football federations have expressed public objections to the designation.
What changed
FIFA officially reiterated that rainbow flags are permitted under the stadium code despite protests from two participating nations.
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FIFA Allows Rainbow Flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup Match in Seattle
confidence 100%FIFA confirmed that fans can bring rainbow flags into Lumen Field for the Group G match between Egypt and Iran. The game coincides with Seattle's Pride weekend and was designated a Pride Match by local organizers. Both the Egyptian and Iranian football federations have expressed public objections to the designation.
What's confirmed:
- FIFA confirmed rainbow flags are allowed at the Egypt v Iran World Cup match in Seattle.
- The match takes place at Lumen Field during Seattle's Pride weekend.
- Local organizers designated the contest as a Pride Match.
- Football federations from Egypt and Iran have protested the Pride Match designation.
- The game is a Group G match.
- FIFA stated the World Cup is an inclusive event that welcomes people from all backgrounds.
Still unconfirmed:
- Gianni Infantino stressed that the event is not a Pride Match and is unrelated to the game.