Seattle officials allowed rainbow flags and Pride-themed activities around the World Cup stadium while Iran and Egypt formally asked FIFA to cancel Pride celebrations tied to their match.FIFA maintained that fans may display rainbow flags and that no Pride ceremonies would take place inside the official match program, while Outright International and local groups described the displays as solidarity with persecuted LGBTQ+ people.Human rights advocates said
FIFA still faces questions about permitting teams from nations that criminalize homosexuality, and coaches from both national teams limited remarks to football as
Seattle continued its Pride festival activities.