Urgent and official.. The Football Association refuses to hold activities to support (homosexuality) during the match between Egypt and Iran in the World Cup
The Egyptian Football Association sent an official letter to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), in which it categorically rejects the holding of any activities related to supporting (homosexuality) during the Egyptian national team’s match against Iran, which is scheduled to be held in the American city of Seattle on June 26, 2026 in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
The Egyptian Federation confirmed in the letter sent to Matthias Grafström, Secretary General of FIFA, that it Information was circulated indicating that the local organizing committee decided and planned to hold some activities related to supporting (homosexuality) during that match, and that it completely rejects such activities, which are in direct conflict with the cultural, religious and social values in the region, especially in Arab and Islamic societies.
The Egyptian Federation explained in the letter that, with FIFA’s commitment to ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all fans, and in order to preserve the spirit of unity and peace, it is necessary to avoid including activities that could It raises cultural and religious sensitivities among the fans attending from both countries, namely Egypt and Iran, especially since these activities conflict culturally and religiously with the two countries.
The Egyptian Federation based its speech on the FIFA principles stipulated in the statute, specifically Article 4, which emphasizes neutrality in political and social issues, maintaining neutrality in political and social issues, during FIFA competitions, and ensuring that football is not used as a platform to promote issues that are sensitive or sensitive in nature. Controversial.
The Egyptian Federation also relied on the FIFA disciplinary law and event regulations, which explicitly confirm that FIFA competitions must remain free of any manifestations that raise tension, misunderstanding, or conflict between audiences of different backgrounds.
The Egyptian Federation also relied on FIFA’s established principle of respecting cultures and encouraging all parties to organize events in a way that takes into account the beliefs and identities of the participating communities… and thus in order to ensure the holding of The match took place in an atmosphere of respect and focus on the sporting aspect only. The Egyptian Federation categorically rejects these calls and demands that FIFA not hold any events or performances related to activities supporting (homosexuality) inside the stadium on the day of the match.
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