RCI: Iran and Egypt will headline Seattle’s ’Pride Match.’ Here’s why that’s controversial

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When Iran and Egypt take to Seattle Stadium’s pitch on Friday, their national flags won’t be the only ones waving in the stands.

Rainbow flags are going to be allowed in the stadium, said Hedda McLendon, senior vice-president of legacy with Seattle’s local World Cup organizing committee.

FIFA, which is staging the 2026 World Cup in 16 cities across North America, has been clear that any flag representing sexual identity or sexual orientation are human rights flags and therefore allowed, she told CBC News….

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