FIFA is reportedly considering allowing rainbow armbands to be worn by players at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. This would be a reversal of the ban that was made for the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar.
The decision to ban rainbow armbands at the men’s World Cup was met with widespread criticism, and FIFA has come under pressure to reverse it.
The organization has said that it is “committed to ongoing dialogue with players and member associations” about the issue.
If FIFA does decide to allow rainbow armbands at the Women’s World Cup, it would be a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in soccer.
It would also be a sign that FIFA is listening to the concerns of its players and fans.
It is still too early to say what FIFA’s final decision will be. However, the fact that the organization is even considering allowing rainbow armbands is a positive sign. It shows that FIFA is open to dialogue and that it is willing to listen to the concerns of its stakeholders.
