‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match
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A World Cup pride match celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusivity during Seattle’s Pride Weekend ignited political controversy when Iran and Egypt were drawn to face each other. The match highlights tensions between sports, politics, and human rights in international events.
WORLD CUP 2026 : A match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and football to align. Then, Iran were drawn to face Egypt. Kieran Jackson takes a look at the rainbow game – an event which turned into (another) political storm at the 2026 World Cup