Even before the draw took place, the local organizer wanted the match that was to be played in the city to be renamed a Pride match because Pride Week is taking place in Seattle this weekend.
But when it became clear that Iran and Egypt would meet, questions were raised, and Iran said it did not want to be associated with the Pride event.
Now FIFA has announced it will allow spectators to bring rainbow flags into the stadium. At the same time, FIFA emphasizes that the match, which will be played on Saturday night local time in Sweden, should not be labeled a Pride match.
In both countries, homosexuality is effectively illegal, and in Iran it can lead to the death penalty.
