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Seattle’s World Cup Pride Match causing controversy

Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup

Officials in Egypt and Iran are protesting the scheduling of a FIFA World Cup match between the two teams next June in Seattle, where local organizers had planned Pride festivities around the match.

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Egypt, Iran and an unforeseen row over a World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

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World Cup Pride Match to Feature Two Countries That Prosecute Gays

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How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran

Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organizers in Seattle had earmarked a FIFA World Cup match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

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Seattle World Cup organisers say Pride events will go ahead outside Egypt-Iran match

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Egypt Football Association Demands FIFA Cancel 'Pride Match' Scheduled in Seattle for World Cup Game

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Seattle World Cup Pride Game sparks awkward situation for FIFA with Egypt and Iran not happy

“FIFA is committed to ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all fans, and in order to maintain the spirit of unity and peace, it is necessary to avoid including activities that could pro...

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Iran join Egypt in calling for Fifa to cancel ‘Pride Match’ at World Cup

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Egypt want World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled

Naples City Council doesn't make decision on Naples Pride settlement

After about an hour of discussion, Naples city officials did not reach a verdict on a possible settlement in the lawsuit Naples Pride filed against the city.

LGBTQ Nation on MSN

Teacher facing jail time for holding Pride march has no regrets: "Freedom comes at a high price"

Géza Buzás-Hábel says the integrity of the European Union is in jeopardy if something isn't done to stop Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ crusade.

Fox 4 News

Naples neighbors voice opposition to Pride lawsuit at city council meeting

At a city council meeting, many people opposed the Naples Pride lawsuit against the city. Council went into a closed-door meeting to talk about potential settlement options and legal strategy.

The Christian Post on MSN

2026 FIFA World Cup 'Pride match' to feature 2 anti-LGBT countries: 'Irrational move'

FIFA's World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle, Washington, next June is slated to feature a game between Iran and Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal.

Pride, Prejudice, and Peer Pressure

Rund takes Ramtin on a tour of the enduring world of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice... and our two hosts make a bet.Guests:John Mullan, professor of English Literature at University College London and author of What Matters in Jane AustenDevoney Looser,