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A drag queen, a rainbow festival and a game FIFA can’t control

A World Cup match between Iran and Egypt in Seattle occurred alongside local Pride festivities. While FIFA will not prohibit rainbow flags at the match, the city's Pride Match designation remains unofficial and unlicensed. Protests against the Iranian regime also took place outside the venue.

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New details emerge regarding the unofficial status of the Pride Match and accompanying protests.

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  1. Iran and Egypt World Cup Match in Seattle Converges with Pride Events

    A World Cup match between Iran and Egypt in Seattle occurred alongside local Pride festivities. While FIFA will not prohibit rainbow flags at the match, the city's Pride Match designation remains unofficial and unlicensed. Protests against the Iranian regime also took place outside the venue.

    What's confirmed:

    • Iran and Egypt played a World Cup match in Seattle.
    • FIFA will not prohibit rainbow flags at the Egypt-Iran match.
    • The match was designated as a Pride event by Seattle city authorities.
    • Protesters gathered outside the Seattle match to denounce the Iranian regime.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Governments of the competing countries protested to FIFA about the LGBTQ theme.
    • The Pride Match Impact Council began planning for the day nearly a year and a half ago.
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