Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that is planned to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.

Egypt and Iran are drawing the line over a planned LGBTQ+ Pride event scheduled to take place during their teams’ World Cup group match in Seattle next summer.

In its letter to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom, the EFA said it "categorically rejects any activities promoting LGBTQ during the match," warning that such events could "provoke cultural and...