Seattle soccer league to stage protest game outside Iran-Egypt FIFA match

A Seattle soccer league is planning a protest match outside the Iran–Egypt FIFA match, scheduled during the city’s World Cup celebration on Friday. The Fedayeen Football League, which holds weekly games at Seattle public parks, is reportedly organizing the “People’s Football Match” in Pioneer Square, near Lumen Field, two hours before kickoff. A Seattle Police Department spokesman told JNS that police and partners are monitoring protests within the city, and that they are prepared to provide public safety services if needed. Organizers, including the Hands Off Iran Coalition and Seattle Against War, urged supporters to gather at 6 p.m., bring specific flags, and call for FIFA to expel Israel. The groups also accused FIFA of planning Gaza-related football infrastructure, while FIFA previously discussed involvement in Gaza recovery and Gianni Infantino opposed banning Israel.