Overview
- Seattle’s local committee says the June 26, 2026 group match will carry a Pride designation tied to the city’s longstanding Pride weekend.
- The World Cup draw placed Iran vs. Egypt in the Seattle fixture, intensifying scrutiny due to both countries’ repression of LGBTQ+ people.
- Organizers state the plan was made without FIFA’s involvement and reaffirm that the match will proceed under the Pride label.
- FIFA and the Iranian and Egyptian federations have not commented, and reports note the possibility of a venue or scheduling change remains uncertain.
- Mayor-elect Katie Wilson publicly welcomed the plan, while past remarks from President Trump about stripping host cities of games add political pressure.