Egypt’s Football Association (EFA) said on Tuesday (Dec 9) it had sent a letter to FIFA urging the governing body to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team’s World Cup match against Iran in Seattle next June.

The EFA argues in the letter that such events would clash with the cultural and religious values of the nations participating in the match.

The fixture on Jun 26, 2026 has been designated by local organisers as a "Pride Match" to coincide with Seattle’s Pride weekend.

The two nations involved in the match - Egypt and Iran - impose severe penalties on LGBTQ+ people.

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