FIFA will allow rainbow flags at Egypt vs. Iran match at World Cup

FIFA said it will allow fans to bring rainbow flags inside Seattle Stadium for Friday’s World Cup ⁠match between Egypt and Iran, although it appears no additional activations will be permitted promoting the city’s annual PrideFest.

Both countries’ federations have stated objections to the so-called Pride Match, with the Iran Football Federation requesting that symbols or representations of the Pride movement be restricted during the match.

FIFA said ​that rainbow flags are permitted at all World Cup matches, but does not have ‌any authority ‌over community events such as Seattle PrideFest that take place outside ​of stadiums hosting games and official fan zones.

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