Mondial-2026 - Match Égypte-Iran : La décision de la FIFA qui risque de créer de grosses polémiques
FIFA finds itself at the center of a new storm after designating the Egypt-Iran match at the 2026 World Cup as a "Pride Match." This decision, made despite the severe repression of homosexuality in both countries, immediately sparked a wave of outrage. The choice was not accidental: Seattle, the match's host city, had long planned to organize a day dedicated to Pride celebrations, well before the draw. The schedule then pitted two teams from nations where LGBTQ+ people are regularly persecuted against each other—in the Islamic Republic of Iran, same-sex relations can lead to the death penalty, and in Egypt, authorities frequently use morality laws to target this community.
This explosive situation has reignited debates surrounding FIFA's inclusion strategy, as the organization continues to try to repair its image after the controversies surrounding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. One particularly memorable example is the threat of sanctions against players wishing to wear the OneLove armband, which led figures like Harry Kane to renounce it.
Despite the outcry, the international governing body is not planning any changes to the schedule. It emphasizes that this initiative originates from Seattle and Washington State, both firmly committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of background or beliefs. Football is presented as a unifying force and a way to give real visibility to diversity.
A spokesperson noted that the city considered it an honor to host a match associated with Pride celebrations within the greater global football community.
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