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Seattle’s Plans for a Pride Match at World Cup Infuriates Iran and Egypt

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Farnaz FassihiDecember 10, 2025 at 04:58 AM
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In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Seattle is planning a "Pride Match" on June 26 to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities. The game will feature rainbow displays and LGBTQ+ stories. However, Iran and Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is criminalized, were drawn to play this match. Both countries' football associations have formally objected to FIFA, demanding the cancellation of Pride-related events and displays. They argue that such events conflict with their cultural, religious, and social values. Iran has also expressed concerns about potential visa issues for its players.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
FIFA World Cup ×350% Seattle ×260% Egypt ×370% Iran ×480%

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pride match 100% lgbtq communities 90% world cup 80% iran 70% egypt 70% homosexuality 60% cultural values 50% fifa 50% religious sensitivities 40%

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Negative
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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Iran

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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