Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
FourFourTwo
FourFourTwo
Sport
Isaac Stacey Stronge

Egypt and Iran raise concerns over planned LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations at World Cup 2026

Rainbow Laces corner flag.

Egypt and Iran have raised objects over planned LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations in Seattle when the two nations are set to face each other at next year’s FIFA World Cup.

The duo were drawn to meet in Group G in last week’s World Cup draw, with the match currently slated for 26 June.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.