Published Jun 26, 2026, 5:23 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source
The World Cup 2026 Pride Match between Egypt and Iran that Seattle hopes can 'unite football community'
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When Seattle announced it would host a Pride Match during the 2026 World Cup, it was long before the draw had even been made. The match at Lumen Field on June 26 (4am on June 27 in the UK) - one of six the city is hosting - falls on the same date as Seattle's annual Pride weekend, setting the stage for a festival of celebrations outside the stadium. It is a game that could determine who makes it through to the knockout stage - and it is a game that will feature two countries with some of the str