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Egypt and Iran to Compete in FIFA "Pride Match"

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Seattle’s labeling of the Iran‑Egypt World Cup match as a "Pride game" has sparked controversy. The designation drew criticism from both Iran and Egypt, where homosexuality is restricted or criminalized. The decision coincided with the city’s Pride weekend.

  1. US
    Daniel Marin
    FIFA
    1. We fully respect the right of all journalists to ask questions. In this case, we ask you respect the rights of the federation here today to only answer questions in relation to the team, the tactics, the match, and so on.
    2. This Islamic Republic of the Iran Football Federation has asked us to inform the media that they are only willing to answer questions in relation to the game.
  2. CH
    Gianni Infantino
    FIFA
    1. I must clarify that there will be no 'Pride Match' at the World Cup. There will be a FIFA World Cup match in Seattle, and on the same day, events organised by external organizations will be taking place in the city. But that has nothing to do with the match itself.
  3. IR
    Amir Ghalenoei
    Team Melli
    1. I said to you earlier we are here to play football. For nothing else.
  4. CA
    Jess Fishlock
    Seattle Reign
    1. I think we get to see that firsthand at the Pride Match.
    2. I don't think there is a sport that has a global event that creates unity and diversity and a bringing together of so many cultures quite like the World Cup.
  5. IR
    Iranian Football Federation
    1. Iran and Egypt are two Muslim countries with deep cultural and religious commonalities, and the views expressed by both federations reflect the shared values and beliefs of the people of the two nations.
  6. CA
    Ilona Lohrey
    Greater Seattle Business Association
    1. I think it gives us an opportunity to showcase who we are as a city, who we are as a people and how diversity makes us stronger.
    2. This is an opportunity to show the world what Seattle is. And Seattle is an inclusive city. We always have been, we always will be.
    3. There are groups of folks that live here in Seattle that are of Egyptian, Iranian descent. This is their opportunity to represent their intersectional identities.

sources

  1. 1.Al Jazeera
  2. 2.DW News
  3. 3.France 24
  4. 4.The Times of India
  5. 5.Associated Press
  6. 6.Die Weltwoche

perspectives

  1. 1.US under Donald Trump
  2. 2.Soccer
  3. 3.World Economy
  4. 4.Iran Foreign Policy
  5. 5.LGBTQ+

countries

  1. 1.Iran, Islamic Republic ofIR
  2. 2.EgyptEG
  3. 3.Palestine, State ofPS
  4. 4.IsraelIL
  5. 5.BelgiumBE
  6. 6.SwitzerlandCH
  7. 7.New ZealandNZ
  8. 8.QatarQA
  9. 9.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.FIFA
  2. 2.Team Melli
  3. 3.Greater Seattle Business Association
  4. 4.National Women's Soccer League Players Association
  5. 5.Seattle Reign
  6. 6.FIFA Ethics Committee
  7. 7.Iranian Football Federation
  8. 8.US Homeland Security Department

persons

  1. 1.Gianni InfantinoCH
  2. 2.Hana Tadesse
  3. 3.Ilona LohreyCA
  4. 4.Jess FishlockCA
  5. 5.Amir GhalenoeiIR
  6. 6.Bilal Ali
  7. 7.Daniel MarinUS
  8. 8.Daniel Salib
  9. 9.Hossam HassanEG
  10. 10.Karim Elshabini
  11. 11.Mohammed Reza PahlaviIR
  12. 12.Saeed Nassef

technicals

  1. 1.World Cup
  2. 2.Pride Match
  3. 3.FIFA World Cup
  4. 4.1979 Iranian Revolution
  5. 5.2026 FIFA World Cup
  6. 6.Farsi
  7. 7.Husky Soccer Stadium
  8. 8.Islam
  9. 9.Qatar 2022 World Cup