Egypt and Iran to play an LGBT support match at the 2026 World Cup
Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the national teams of Iran and Egypt were assigned to play a match dedicated to supporting the LGBT community. The event is organised by a local committee and is not affiliated with FIFA.
Source BBC
According to BBC, this initiative is independent of the official international football governing body, drawing attention due to the involvement of countries with highly conservative stances on LGBT issues.
Such a match could become a significant step toward dialogue on LGBT rights and recognition in the Arab world and Iran, potentially influencing fan attitudes and sports organisations in the future.
