On site in Qatar.
Then the United States chose to immediately defy the allure of FIFA and put a rainbow flag.
It is important that these issues come to the surface, says union leader Greg Berhalter.
Last week, FIFA called on the 32 participating nations to “focus on football” and “not get into political battles”.
Among other things, the Danish national team was banned from wearing training jerseys that read “Human rights for all”.
Now the United States chooses to defy FIFA’s appeal.
changing colors
The great nation, which has just arrived in Qatar, changed the colors of its emblem to the colors of the rainbow during the press conference on Monday.
A clear sign to show their support for LGBT people.
We talked with our players about the problems in Qatar 18 months ago. Now that we’re on the big global stage, it’s important to bring issues to the surface and contribute to creating increased awareness, says union leader Greg Berhalter, according to The Telegraph.
“I hope to be able to contribute”
Same-sex relations are illegal in Qatar, although World Cup organizers have promised to allow same-sex couples into the country “if they are tolerant of our culture”.
USA right-back Chuck Moore hopes the political messaging during the World Cup will lead to change.
“We are here to play football, but we also hope to be able to participate and contribute to changing things,” he says.
There is no information that the USA will have the colors of the rainbow in the logo also on the match shirts.
The United States includes Wales, England and Iran in their World Cup group and will face Wales in the first match on Monday.