The decision comes ahead of the Group G fixture which has drawn attention because Seattle's local World Cup host committee has designated the game as a "Pride Match" as part of the city's annual Pride celebrations.

Seattle, June 25: FIFA has confirmed that rainbow flags will be allowed inside the stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Iran and Egypt in Seattle, despite objections raised from both countries.

The decision comes ahead of the Group G fixture which has drawn attention because Seattle's local World Cup host committee has designated the game as a "Pride Match" as part of the city's annual Pride celebrations.

Seattle Pride Celebrations

The controversy centres on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Iran and Egypt which will be played in Seattle on June 26. The city's local World Cup organising committee has linked the fixture with Seattle Pride celebrations taking place the same weekend.