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Wales' official band have instruments confiscated at World Cup match against Iran

The brass band had official permission from the FAW and FIFA but couldn't get their instruments into the ground

Wales Online · Nov 25, 2022

'I'm gay and I was told I'd be welcome at World Cup - but now it's started it's ruined'

Avid football fan Rob Sanderson has been forced to support his team from home as he felt unsafe flying to Qatar - he says the victory for whoever wins the World Cup 2022 will be smeared

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Rainbow hats and flags get go-ahead as Wales and England seek World Cup progress

All eyes will be on the players of Wales and England to see if they follow Germany’s lead and make a stand pre-match.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Company behind Wales' rainbow bucket hats plans to make more despite them being confiscated at World Cup opener

Fans were told to remove their hats ahead of Wales' World Cup opener against the United States

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

World Cup Qatar 2022: No10 monitoring treatment of fans after rainbow hat ban

Ex-Wales captain Laura McAllister was among a number of supporters told to remove the hats that show support for the LGBT+ community

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022

Treatment of World Cup fans in Qatar monitored after rainbow hat ban

Ex-Wales captain Laura McAllister was among a number of supporters told to remove the hats.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Wales ‘extremely disappointed’ as fans ‘forced’ to remove rainbow bucket hats at World Cup

The Football Association of Wales said it would investigate the issue and address the matter with Fifa

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Fifa and Qatar in urgent talks after Wales rainbow hats confiscated

Incidents involving rainbow-coloured bucket hats confiscated before Wales’s game against the USA are being urgently investigated by authorities

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

Wales issue strong statement and demand talks with FIFA after fans' rainbow bucket hats confiscated

The FAW state they are "extremely disappointed" by reports that Wales supporters had rainbow-themed taken off them before the World Cup clash with the USA

Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022

Why do Wales football fans wear bucket hats?

'The Red Wall' are supporting Wales at the 2022 World Cup and have their unofficial uniform at the ready

Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022