Seattle’s Planned ‘Pride Match’ Sparks Diplomatic Tension With Egypt and Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup
A World Cup group-stage match scheduled for Seattle next summer has triggered unexpected international controversy, after football federations from Egypt and Iran objected to LGBTQ-related festivities planned around the event. Local organizers had previously designated the June 26 match at Lumen Field as part of Seattle’s annual Pride Weekend celebrations — months before the World…
