Will FIFA cancel its LGBTQ Pride match for Iran and Egypt?

[Doc7505]

Will FIFA Cancel its LGBTQ Pride Match for Iran and Egypt?​

Teams from two Islamic countries playing in one of America’s wokest cities on the anniversary of Stonewall – what could go wrong?​

Will FIFA cancel its LGBTQ Pride match for Iran and Egypt?

Teams from two Islamic countries playing in one of America’s wokest cities on the anniversary of Stonewall – what could go wrong?

thespectator.com

11 Dec 2025 ~~ By Philip Patrick

IFA looks set to face its first major scandal of the 2026 World Cup – if you don’t count the exorbitant cost of the tickets, that is. The Egyptian FA has made a formal request for the cancellation of an LGBTQ+ celebration planned to take place at their Group G game against Iran on June 26 in Seattle. The game roughly coincides with the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. The Seattle Pride match committee are planning to combine celebrations of the anniversary with the game.
A Pride match or Pride night is a tradition in American sports going back to around the year 2000 and is now embraced by most professional leagues. These events usually involve a particular game being dedicated to certain communities. The baseball league, for example, has hosted several events over the years and once enlisted the help of gay rights activist Billy Bean (of Moneyball fame) to advise teams on LGBTQ issues. The NBA and National Hockey League have followed suit. The game between Iran and Egypt will be the first Pride match in World Cup history.
But with homosexuality outlawed in Iran, and effectively banned in Egypt, the sensitivities could not be higher. Egypt has outlined its “absolute rejection” of any activities linked to gay rights inside the stadium on match day, saying it is “culturally incompatible.” The Egyptian FA has cited the governing body’s “established principle of respecting competing nation’s beliefs and identities.” Iranian media has backed up Egypt’s demands. Oddly, neither country had any objection to the Village People’s performance at the draw itself.
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Even if a compromise can be reached and the Pride match organizers persuaded to keep their celebrations discreet and away from the stadium, there is no guarantee that individuals won’t show spontaneous displays of support inside the ground which will be beamed around the world. The whole thing could end up being a massive embarrassment for the two teams and FIFA.


Commentary:
Guess we’re all going to find out who outranks who on the wokeism totem pole.
The LGBTQ seek to force acceptance. There is no tolerance.
If there's a tall building near the stadium for the Egyptians and Iranians to throw all the LGBTQ’s off the roof, and the muslims will be happy.
Hmm..., The ritual toss of the homosexual from the rooftop ... Iran calls "heads" ...

 

[egp320i]

Will FIFA Cancel its LGBTQ Pride Match for Iran and Egypt?​

Teams from two Islamic countries playing in one of America’s wokest cities on the anniversary of Stonewall – what could go wrong?​

Will FIFA cancel its LGBTQ Pride match for Iran and Egypt?

Teams from two Islamic countries playing in one of America’s wokest cities on the anniversary of Stonewall – what could go wrong?

thespectator.com

11 Dec 2025 ~~ By Philip Patrick

IFA looks set to face its first major scandal of the 2026 World Cup – if you don’t count the exorbitant cost of the tickets, that is. The Egyptian FA has made a formal request for the cancellation of an LGBTQ+ celebration planned to take place at their Group G game against Iran on June 26 in Seattle. The game roughly coincides with the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. The Seattle Pride match committee are planning to combine celebrations of the anniversary with the game.
A Pride match or Pride night is a tradition in American sports going back to around the year 2000 and is now embraced by most professional leagues. These events usually involve a particular game being dedicated to certain communities. The baseball league, for example, has hosted several events over the years and once enlisted the help of gay rights activist Billy Bean (of Moneyball fame) to advise teams on LGBTQ issues. The NBA and National Hockey League have followed suit. The game between Iran and Egypt will be the first Pride match in World Cup history.
But with homosexuality outlawed in Iran, and effectively banned in Egypt, the sensitivities could not be higher. Egypt has outlined its “absolute rejection” of any activities linked to gay rights inside the stadium on match day, saying it is “culturally incompatible.” The Egyptian FA has cited the governing body’s “established principle of respecting competing nation’s beliefs and identities.” Iranian media has backed up Egypt’s demands. Oddly, neither country had any objection to the Village People’s performance at the draw itself.
~Snip~
Even if a compromise can be reached and the Pride match organizers persuaded to keep their celebrations discreet and away from the stadium, there is no guarantee that individuals won’t show spontaneous displays of support inside the ground which will be beamed around the world. The whole thing could end up being a massive embarrassment for the two teams and FIFA.


Commentary:
Guess we’re all going to find out who outranks who on the wokeism totem pole.
The LGBTQ seek to force acceptance. There is no tolerance.
If there's a tall building near the stadium for the Egyptians and Iranians to throw all the LGBTQ’s off the roof, and the muslims will be happy.
Hmm..., The ritual toss of the homosexual from the rooftop ... Iran calls "heads" ...

If not expect fans to show up with a bucket of rocks

 

[Augustine_]

Will FIFA Cancel its LGBTQ Pride Match for Iran and Egypt?​

Teams from two Islamic countries playing in one of America’s wokest cities on the anniversary of Stonewall – what could go wrong?​

Will FIFA cancel its LGBTQ Pride match for Iran and Egypt?

Teams from two Islamic countries playing in one of America’s wokest cities on the anniversary of Stonewall – what could go wrong?

thespectator.com

11 Dec 2025 ~~ By Philip Patrick

IFA looks set to face its first major scandal of the 2026 World Cup – if you don’t count the exorbitant cost of the tickets, that is. The Egyptian FA has made a formal request for the cancellation of an LGBTQ+ celebration planned to take place at their Group G game against Iran on June 26 in Seattle. The game roughly coincides with the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. The Seattle Pride match committee are planning to combine celebrations of the anniversary with the game.
A Pride match or Pride night is a tradition in American sports going back to around the year 2000 and is now embraced by most professional leagues. These events usually involve a particular game being dedicated to certain communities. The baseball league, for example, has hosted several events over the years and once enlisted the help of gay rights activist Billy Bean (of Moneyball fame) to advise teams on LGBTQ issues. The NBA and National Hockey League have followed suit. The game between Iran and Egypt will be the first Pride match in World Cup history.
But with homosexuality outlawed in Iran, and effectively banned in Egypt, the sensitivities could not be higher. Egypt has outlined its “absolute rejection” of any activities linked to gay rights inside the stadium on match day, saying it is “culturally incompatible.” The Egyptian FA has cited the governing body’s “established principle of respecting competing nation’s beliefs and identities.” Iranian media has backed up Egypt’s demands. Oddly, neither country had any objection to the Village People’s performance at the draw itself.
~Snip~
Even if a compromise can be reached and the Pride match organizers persuaded to keep their celebrations discreet and away from the stadium, there is no guarantee that individuals won’t show spontaneous displays of support inside the ground which will be beamed around the world. The whole thing could end up being a massive embarrassment for the two teams and FIFA.


Commentary:
Guess we’re all going to find out who outranks who on the wokeism totem pole.
The LGBTQ seek to force acceptance. There is no tolerance.
If there's a tall building near the stadium for the Egyptians and Iranians to throw all the LGBTQ’s off the roof, and the muslims will be happy.
Hmm..., The ritual toss of the homosexual from the rooftop ... Iran calls "heads" ...

Iran, Egypt, and MAGA have a lot in common ideology-wise. Seattle is the host city, and I doubt they'll back down. But maybe Trump will insert himself if somebody like Qatar or the Saudi's pay him enough.

 

[egp320i]

Iran, Egypt, and MAGA have a lot in common ideology-wise. Seattle is the host city, and I doubt they'll back down. But maybe Trump will insert himself if somebody like Qatar or the Saudi's pay him enough.

I had no idea it was in Seattle, those two countries in the USA, what could go wrong? Egypt we are kinda friendly with, iran obviously not so much but likely no buckets of rocks regardless, we don't live in the stone age [pun intended]

iran and maga have ZERO in common, maga does not kill other religions, they don't throw gays off buildings, that is some mighty dense thinking

What would trump do to insert himself into a soccer game exactly? This should be interesting

 

[Manonthestreet]

they better not, they gotta stand up for what's right........uuuummmmm........uuummmmm

 

[Augustine_]

iran and maga have ZERO in common, maga does not kill other religions, they don't throw gays off buildings, that is some mighty dense thinking

MAGA wants an authoritarian, religious government. Same as Iran. You'll be trying to throw some gays off a building some day if MAGA succeeds and you live long enough.

 

[egp320i]

MAGA wants an authoritarian, religious government. Same as Iran. You'll be trying to throw some gays off a building some day if MAGA succeeds and you live long enough.

nowhere does it say maga stated they went an all religious government with one religion, you are reading way too much left with propaganda lies
we have laws here in case you forgot unlike iran tht has a supreme leader who' word is law

google is your friend, research........

 

[GLASNOST]

Will FIFA Cancel its LGBTQ Pride Match for Iran and Egypt?​

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I damned sure hope so.

 

[badbob85037]

If not expect fans to show up with a bucket of rocks

Sick! What ever happened to the good old days of tar and feathering?

 

[egp320i]

Sick! What ever happened to the good old days of tar and feathering?

haha, went out of trend in the 14th century or so......that is not called cruel and unusual punishment
it was certainly cruel and unsual

bring up to iron maiden and stretch board too? it would never fly

 

[Doc7505]

I had no idea it was in Seattle, those two countries in the USA, what could go wrong? Egypt we are kinda friendly with, iran obviously not so much but likely no buckets of rocks regardless, we don't live in the stone age [pun intended]

iran and maga have ZERO in common, maga does not kill other religions, they don't throw gays off buildings, that is some mighty dense thinking

What would trump do to insert himself into a soccer game exactly? This should be interesting

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FAFO!

 

[22lcidw]

The Seahawks have to play there. If this was done on purpose, it figures. Still, damage to the stadium will cost money and a time frame for the Seahawks and anything other planned there, may affect the NFL scheduling.

 

[Doc7505]

haha, went out of trend in the 14th century or so......that is not called cruel and unusual punishment
it was certainly cruel and unsual

bring up to iron maiden and stretch board too? it would never fly

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