'Do they expect us to wave the LGBT flag?': Arab world erupts over Egypt–Iran 'Pride Match' in Seattle

Fans of the national teams that will play in one of the most liberal cities in the United States are trying to distance themselves from the branding the match has received, and are angry at what they describe as the imposition of local values

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'Do they expect us to wave the LGBT flag?': Arab world erupts over Egypt–Iran 'Pride Match' in Seattle

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Fans of the national teams that will play in one of the most liberal cities in the United States are trying to distance themselves from the branding the match has received, and are angry at what they describe as the imposition of local values

Nadin Abou Laban

Seattle

10:31 PM • June 26 2026 IDT

SEATTLE – In a game designated months ago, the liberal city of Seattle will host the World Cup's "Pride Match" on Friday evening (local time), with the kickoff scheduled to take place just as Seattle's Pride weekend is set to begin.

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