At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
June 26, 2026
June 26, 2026
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
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When the Egypt and Iran teams meet at Lumen Field in Seattle tonight, soccer fans will be free to wave the rainbow flag. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) confirmed Thursday that it would not bar the symbol from the stadium over formal objections from both countries . . .
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At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
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When the Egypt and Iran teams meet at Lumen Field in Seattle tonight, soccer fans will be free to wave the rainbow flag. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) confirmed Thursday that it would not bar the symbol from the stadium over formal objections from both countries . . .