Seattle Set to Celebrate Pride Month During World Cup Match Between Two Countries Where Gay Relationships Are Illegal

Ahmad Austin Jr. Dec 8th, 2025, 1:15 pm

Fans watch the first half of an attendance record-breaking NWSL soccer match at Lumen Field between the OL Reign and the Washington Spirit, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Seattle. The Spirit and the Reign played to a scoreless draw in Megan Rapinoe’s final regular season home game before her retirement at the end of the season. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

The city of Seattle will honor pride month during a World Cup match between two countries with a history of criminalizing gay relationships.

In September, the city announced plans to organize a “Pride Match” on June 26, 2026. Although teams weren’t confirmed, Seattle was selec

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