The World Cup is coming to North America next year—and Seattle’s hosting a handful of games. You know, the ones Donald Trump threatened to take away because he doesn’t like our politics. Since that’s not happening, we’ll host four group stage games at Seattle Stadium (née Lumen Field) during June. Hm, what else happens in June and is a big deal? Pride.

Naturally, Seattle’s FIFA organizers, Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 (SeattleFWC26), decided we should host a Pride Match to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and soccer. It’s the world’s biggest stage—2.9 billion watched 2022’s tournament—so this was an opportunity to showcase what Seattle’s all about.

SeattleFWC26 will have colorful rainbow art for the occasion (see the finalists for the art competition here) and gay celebratory activities outside t

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