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A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by Seattle’s local organizing committee as a “Pride Match” will feature Egypt and Iran, two countries where same-sex relations are criminalized. The match, scheduled for 26 June at Lumen Field, is part of Seattle’s Pride weekend and was planned before the World Cup draw took place. According to organizers, the event includes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+-) themed artwork and citywide celebrations. The initiative is led solely by the Seattle committee and…
