Overview
- The Group G fixture at Lumen Field falls on Seattle’s Pride weekend Friday and was designated a Pride Match before teams were assigned.
- Seattle’s Pride Match Advisory Committee says the celebration will proceed, framing the event as a statement of inclusion for players, fans, residents and visitors.
- Both participating countries enforce anti-LGBTQ measures, with Iran allowing the death penalty for same‑sex relations and Egypt prosecuting under broad morality laws.
- FIFA and the football federations of Egypt and Iran had not issued public comment at the time of reporting.
- Human-rights groups are urging FIFA to clarify anti-discrimination rules and safety assurances for queer supporters, recalling the OneLove armband dispute at Qatar 2022.