The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at Lumen Field on July 28, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Alika Jenner/FIFA/Getty Images

Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organizers in Seattle had earmarked a FIFA World Cup match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

But now, the two teams involved in the game – Iran and Egypt – have objected to any such celebrations taking place around the stadium.

It’s fast becoming yet another flashpoint ahead of next year’s already controversial World Cup and one which is likely to test FIFA’s credentials again.

Here is everything we know so far.

What is the ‘Pride Match’?

Seattle is one of the 16 host cities for next year’s World Cup.

Earlier this year, local organizers had decided that the match at Lumen Field on

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