Wembley arch lit up in rainbow colours as England face USA in World Cup clash

The arch at Wembley Stadium was illuminated in rainbow colours on Friday evening, 25 November, as England faced the USA for their Group B match at the World Cup 2022.

The gesture follows a decision by Fifa to threaten European nations, including England and Wales, with sporting sanctions if they chose to wear a OneLove anti-discrimination armband in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.

In a statement, the Football Association (FA) said: “The FA will continue to show our support to the LGBTQ+ community and all other communities during this tournament and long beyond.”

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