Image of LGBTQ flags on Iran-Egypt World Cup pitch is altered

FIFA allowed LGBTQ flags inside the stadium as Iran and Egypt drew 1-1 in a 2026 World Cup game that local organizers in host ...

Iranian flag defaced under Seattle Monorail ahead of World Cup match

An Iranian flag posted on a column under the city monorail in downtown Seattle has been defaced. It’s one of many nations’ ...

Why a judge upheld FIFA's ban on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag

Fans had the flag confiscated during Iran's match in Los Angeles.

Egypt, Iran fans mix with protesters and pride flags in latest Seattle match

Friday’s World Cup soccer match in Seattle was colorful, in every sense of the word. The match between Egypt and Iran was ...

FIFA rejects Iran and Egypt pressure to ban rainbow flags at Seattle World Cup Pride match

FIFA will allow fans to bring rainbow Pride flags into Seattle Stadium on Friday night for the World Cup match between Iran ...

FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most ...

Israeli flag confiscated at Iran World Cup game while Palestinian flags remain in stands, video shows

Video from Monday's Iran-New Zealand World Cup game at SoFi Stadium appeared to show a man's Israeli flag confiscated while Palestinian flags remained in the stands.