LGBTQ+ and International Sports

The Egyptian Football Association and Iran’s sports minister objected to Pride‑weekend programming around their June 26, 2026 World Cup match in Seattle, with Egypt sending a formal letter asking FIFA to avoid activities that could “provoke cultural and religious sensitivities” and Iran saying it complained directly to FIFA. Seattle’s local organizing committee said it will proceed with Pride‑related community programming outside the stadium; FIFA did not immediately comment.