In a stadium that didn't react to Leo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher, Brad Pitt, and barely registered Scottie Pippen, the crowd just let out a big roar for USWNT icons Mia Hamm & Julie Foudy
Katia Itzel García wearing a custom uniform in the colors of the Mexican flag during the Netherlands vs. Tunisia match.
Today, she became the first Mexican woman to referee a FIFA Men’s World Cup match. ❤️🏆👏🏼
FIFA is allowing Pride flags at the Iran vs Egypt World Cup game despite both nations demanding they be removed.
"The FIFA World Cup 2026 is an inclusive event that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Fans of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome."
Excellent. Force them to deal with the fact that gay people exist and that there’s nothing they can do about it. The less tolerant we are of homophobia, and all other forms of bigotry, the better
If Iran and Egypt don't want to see Pride flags at their match in Seattle, that's just too damn bad.
LGBTQ folks were intentionally erased in Qatar in 2022 due to "respect for local culture."
Seattle supports LGBTQ people. Respect the local culture.
This isn't "just in." Iran bitched about this months ago; and Seattle designated the date of the pride match before the fixture was even announced (ie they didn't know it'd be Egypt v Iran-- just that *a* game on that date would be the Pride match).
That said, it is fucking hilarious that two regimes which impose anti-gay censorship, will have the backdrop of a massive cultural moment (as any world cup match is), be Seattle levels of gayness.
10/10 from the football gods' script-writing room.
Wake up, feel like shit
Go to work, feel like shit
Have a day off, feel like shit
Take a nap, feel like shit
Everything I do makes me feel like shit lmao
🚨🤯 BREAKING: MEMO OCHOA ENTERS THE PITCH FOR ONE LAST GAME FOR MEXICO AT A WORLD CUP!
What a moment for the 40-year-old legendary goalkeeper who will retire from football after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ❤️🥹