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A Pride Match at the 2026 World Cup will take place in Seattle on 26 June and it will feature Egypt and Iran. The fixture was announced as part of Group G, where the two sides join Belgium and New Zealand. The match will be played at Lumen Field during Seattle Pride weekend and is meant to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities in the city and across the country.
The plan for a Pride Match was created long before the World Cup draw. The local organising committee confirmed that the idea was developed without knowing which teams would be involved. Once the draw and fixture list were finalised, it became clear that Egypt would face Iran in Seattle on that date. That created immediate discussion, since both countries enforce laws that restrict LGBTQ+ rights.