Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’
Summary
FIFA confirmed that rainbow flags will be allowed in the stadium during the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. Both teams focused on football and avoided discussing the LGBTQ+ Pride events happening around the game, which FIFA said are separate from the match itself.Key Facts
- FIFA said rainbow flags representing LGBTQ+ rights can be shown inside the stadium during the Egypt vs. Iran match.
- The match is in Seattle and coincides with the city's annual Pride weekend celebrations.
- Iran and Egypt both complained to FIFA, asking to cancel LGBTQ+ events near the game.
- Iran considers LGBTQ+ relationships illegal, and Egypt has a history of prosecuting queer and transgender people.
- The Iran and Egypt coaches said they would focus only on football and not discuss LGBTQ+ issues.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the Pride events are organized by outside groups and are not part of the official match.
- Iran’s team manager said their team faced restrictions from the U.S. government about arrival and departure times for the match.
- FIFA’s stadium rules allow displays of flags about sexual orientation and gender identity if shown respectfully.
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