In Iran, same-sex relations can carry the death penalty, while in Egypt morality laws are often used to prosecute LGBTQ+ ...

The Egyptian Football Association says it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting that LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" celebrations ...

Iran’s football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as an ‘irrational move’.

NEXT year’s World Cup will see the first-ever “Pride Match” played out in Seattle. However, the clash will involve two ...

( NewsNation) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup “Pride Match” will feature two countries where homosexuality is criminalized: Egypt ...

A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by organisers as an LGBTQ+ 'Pride Match' will feature two countries where homosexuality ...

A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by Seattle’s local organizing committee as a “Pride Match” will feature Egypt and Iran, ...

The Egyptian FA is calling on FIFA to step in and cancel the planned "Pride Match" between their side and Iran on June 26, ...

A designated “Pride Match” at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle will feature the national teams of Egypt and Iran, two ...

The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities.

Seattle's 2026 FIFA World Cup Pride Match will pit Egypt against Iran on June 26, coinciding with Pride weekend. Despite both ...

Local organisers in the US have suggested the match will be held in support of the LGBTQ community. Read more at straitstimes ...