FIFA is not opposed to their exhibition rainbow flags inside Seattle’s Lumen Stadiumdespite the protest of Egypt and Iranwho will play there, tomorrow, Friday, the decisive match of the third day of group G.
The decision of the local organizing committee to include this match as part of the ‘Pride Weekend’ events in Seattle has provoked protest from the federations of these two countries, with laws against homosexuality, which urged FIFA not to allow this type of demonstration.
The Egyptian federation “categorically rejected any activity that promotes the LGTBI community during the match,” and said these acts could “cause cultural and religious sensitivities among fans.”
The leaders of the Iranian federation, for their part, consider that the name ‘Pride Party’ given by the local committee It is “an irrational measure that supports a certain group.”
FIFA is not going to intervene and allow rainbow flags to be displayed inside the stadium. As indicated to EFE, His position does not change compared to what it has been throughout the tournament and remember that the ‘Pride’ events will take place outside the stadium.
“The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an inclusive event that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Fans of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome at matches and events. General demonstrations in support of human rights, including rainbow flags and other flags representing sexual orientation and gender identity, are permitted under the Code of Conduct in 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums. and can be displayed inside stadiums as long as they are used in a manner in accordance with said code,” says the International Football Federation.
Note that yes, that it is not the ‘Pride Party’ as the Seattle organizing committee has described it and refers to what the FIFA president already stated last January in an interview: “First of all, I must clarify that there will be no “Pride party” at the World Cup. A FIFA World Cup match will be played in Seattle and, that same day, events organized by external entities will take place in the city. But that has nothing to do with the game itself.”
