WHAT WAS CLAIMED
Pride flags have been banned at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
OUR VERDICT
False. The claim originated on a satirical website and FIFA has confirmed it is incorrect.
AAP FACTCHECK - Social media users are falsely claiming Pride flags will be banned at FIFA's Club World Cup next year based on a story from a popular satire website that targets conservative Americans.
The claim has been repeated widely online, including in a Facebook post with the headline: "BREAKING: Pride Flags Baппed Forever At FIFA Clυb World Cυp 2025 – 'No More Woke Pride'".
It features an image of a fan waving the rainbow Pride flag, which is a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community.