The organising committee in Seattle, Washington, where the fixture is scheduled to take place next year, had previously announced its intention to hold a “Pride Match” coinciding with the northwestern city’s Pride Weekend in late June.
MIKE KEEGAN: Iran and Egypt have complained to FIFA after Seattle designated their World Cup game as a 'Pride Match'. Due to take place on June 26, it coincides with Pride Weekend.
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