Iran's football federation formally requested FIFA ban Pride flags from stadiums during the 2026 World Cup in the US, citing a policy that only officially recognized flags should be displayed during Iranian matches. The demand reflects Iran's broader restrictions on LGBTQ+ expression and follows previous similar requests at international sporting events. FIFA has not yet publicly confirmed whether it will honor the request, but the organization has historically resisted bans on peaceful fan expression while balancing host-country sensitivities.