FIFA to Allow Pride Flags at World Cup Match After Anti-LGBTQ+ Countries Iran and Egypt Requested a Ban

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FIFA will permit rainbow pride flags at the upcoming World Cup match between Iran and Egypt in Seattle despite initial requests from the two countries to ban LGBTQ+ symbols for cultural and religious reasons. The decision aligns with Seattle's pride celebration coinciding with the game.

FIFA will officially allow rainbow pride flags at the upcoming World Cup match between Iran and Egypt in Seattle after both countries’ teams requested a ban based on cultural and religious grounds. The two countries requested a ban on the LGBTQ+ pride symbols at Friday’s Group G game, which coincides with the city’s pride celebration […]