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Egypt and Iran Challenge Seattle 'Pride Match' Plans With FIFA Complaints

Local organizers say city Pride events outside the stadium will proceed pending any FIFA decision.

The Dykes on Bikes lead the Seattle Pride Parade, Sunday, June 25, 2017. (Genna Martin, seattlepi.com)
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Overview

  • The Egyptian FA and Iran’s federation have lodged formal objections to FIFA over LGBTQ-related festivities tied to their June 26 World Cup match in Seattle.
  • Iran federation president Mehdi Taj said the issue will be raised at an upcoming FIFA Council meeting in Qatar following the complaints.
  • SeattleFWC26 and Seattle PrideFest state the planned celebrations are community events outside the stadium and are not organized by FIFA.
  • FIFA’s authority covers stadiums and official fan zones, and it has not announced any ruling, with previous guidance allowing rainbow flags in venues.
  • The Seattle 'Pride Match' designation was set before the World Cup draw that paired Egypt and Iran at Lumen Field during the city’s Pride weekend.