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Peter Tatchell hassled by officials during FIFA World Cup Pride Match protest
"They were sent to my seat and ordered me to give them the placard, saying it was prohibited," said Tatchell
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Peter Tatchell accuses FIFA of failing to vet anti-LGBTQ+ World Cup teams
Tatchell says football's governing body has failed to enforce its own anti-discrimination rules ahead of today's match in Seattle
Culture Music
Madonna drops two more new songs ahead of Confessions II release and World Cup gig – LISTEN HERE
Madonna and Feid have dropped their new song ‘Read My Lips’ via the official FIFA World Cup 26 Bonus Edition album
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Mexico fans heard chanting homophobic slur during World Cup match
The chant rang out at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium as Czech Republic goalkeeper Matej Kovar prepared to take a goal kick
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Iran and Egypt FIFA World Cup Pride Match to go ahead, organisers confirm
“We anticipate a lot of rainbow flags in the stadium and T-shirts with rainbow flags on them," said Hedda McLendon, Seattle FQC26’s senior vice president
Life Travel
First publicly gay Qatari says America’s LGBTQ+ rollback reminds him of home ahead of World Cup (EXCLUSIVE)
As debate builds ahead of the World Cup's opening ceremony on Thursday (11 June), Mohamed reflects on the realities behind the headlines - from surveillance and detention in Qatar to what he sees as troubling parallels emerging in the West
Culture Music
Madonna to bring Confessions II to World Cup show alongside Shakira and BTS
With Madonna’s highly anticipated new album due on 3 July, the Queen of Pop is expected to bring her latest hits to the 2026 World Cup
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Iran demands FIFA bans Pride flags at 2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’
Iran is also asking for visa guarantees for players and staff, and enhanced security for the team
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England’s official LGBTQ+ supporters boycott 2026 World Cup over US safety concerns
Three Lions Pride’s boycott highlights growing tensions between LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and authorities as the 2026 tournament approaches
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Seattle to host groundbreaking first World Cup ‘Pride Match’ featuring countries with anti-gay laws
"This match reflects our ongoing commitment to respect, dignity, and unity for all," says Seattle’s Pride Match Advisory Committee
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Peter Tatchell slams Saudi Arabia as World Cup host: ‘Death penalty for same-sex relationships’
The human rights campaigner is seeking “categoric assurance” over safety for LGBTQ football fans: "No arrests, no harassment or discrimination”
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LGBTQ+ football fans hit out after Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts
“We didn’t learn from Qatar did we?”
Culture Film & TV
Alex Scott: ‘No one knew that I was going to wear the armband in Qatar’
"Kelly, I’m going to wear this armband, don’t ask me any questions. The statement in itself is enough" recalls Alex - winner of the Sport Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar
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David Beckham claims LGBTQ+ community ‘felt safe’ at Qatar World Cup
“I always do my homework”
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Mary Earps’ goalkeeper shirt finally goes on sale in Nike U-turn after backlash from Lioness fans
The sportswear brand has confirmed a “limited” number of replica shirts will go on sale
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Alex Scott says ‘cost’ of wearing One Love armband at Qatar World Cup ‘still ongoing’
She made the powerful statement during the BBC’s coverage last year.
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BBC apologises for ‘inappropriate’ question about gay players to Morocco’s football captain
“It’s about people, it’s got nothing to do with politics,” the reporter said.
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Women’s World Cup: Football Australia head ‘optimistic’ rainbow armbands will be worn
Six European teams scrapped plans to wear OneLove bands at the men’s World Cup
News UK
Rio Ferdinand decries the ‘witch hunt’ for a gay Premier League footballer
Exclusive: Ahead of the release of his new documentary, the former England player discusses homophobia and football.
News Politics
Foreign Secretary says LGBTQ fans must be ‘respectful’ at Qatar World Cup
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly accused of being “shockingly tone deaf” by telling LGBTQ+ fans to ‘compromise’ for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.